
Legal Intern
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:12 Aug 2026Job ID:282043Posted on:29 Jul 2026
Overview
Supports CTED’s legal and policy work in New York. The intern analyzes international, regional and domestic legal instruments, prepares materials for engagement with Member States, helps organize meetings and seminars, and monitors Security Council proceedings for concise briefings.
Department: Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Another UN language
Minimum Experience
No minimum listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Analyze international, regional and domestic legal instruments
- Prepare documents for meetings with Member State permanent missions
- Support the organization of directorate meetings and seminars
- Monitor relevant Security Council meetings
- Produce timely and concise briefing notes
Requirements
- Enrollment in or completion of a graduate programme in law, international affairs or political science
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Skills
Legal ResearchLegal AnalysisBriefing WritingMeeting SupportPolicy Monitoring
Additional info
- In-person internship in New York
- United Nations internships are unpaid
- Interns bear their own travel, visa, accommodation and living costs