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Legal Intern

CTEDNew York, United States
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:12 Aug 2026Job ID:282043Posted on:29 Jul 2026
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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