Legal intern
Join as a legal intern and contribute to UNHCR's refugee protection work.
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Overview
Join as a legal intern and contribute to UNHCR's refugee protection work.
You have:
- Be a recent graduate or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme, preferably in (international) law/political sciences/international relations from an accredited university.
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to UNHCR's work.
- Must hold a valid residence/work permit in Belgium at the time of application if not a national of Belgium.
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
H (no hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
InternshipTarget Start Date
2024-05-15Job Posting End Date
February 13, 2024Terms of Reference
Legal Internship Opportunity Join our team as a legal intern and contribute to UNHCR’s work on the protection of refugees. This role offers a rich learning experience and the chance to build valuable skills in public international law and EU law. Eligibility Criteria: Be a recent graduate or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme, preferably in (international) law / political sciences / international relations, from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO. Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR. Key Responsibilities: Conduct research on public international law and EU law related to refugee issues. Monitor and report on case-law, with a focus on regional and international courts. Prepare a monthly update on significant judicial developments in refugee law. Organize internal meetings related to UNHCR’s engagement with international and domestic courts and prepare minutes of the meetings. Assist in drafting documents related to UNHCR court interventions and legal commentaries prepared by the Legal Team. Manage an online database of UNHCR court interventions and commentaries and maintain an internal SharePoint web-page. Monitor discussions on the ECRE/ELENA Forum and highlight pertinent issues. Keep track of seminars, conferences, and events related to strategic litigation and EU refugee law. Assist with the organization of meetings, events, workshops, and trainings. Attend meetings and webinars and provide summaries of key points. Provide administrative and clerical support as needed. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with international and EU law, get acquainted with the UN environment, and work with a dedicated legal team. We look forward to receiving your application.
Candidates who are not nationals of Belgium must hold a valid residence/work permit in Belgium at the time of application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Standard Job Description
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Candidates who are not nationals of Belgium must hold a valid residence/work permit in Belgium at the time of application.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your relevant legal research experience? | The interviewer is assessing your ability to conduct legal research relevant to UNHCR's work. | Discuss specific projects or assignments where you've conducted legal research, highlighting any relevant laws or cases you've worked on. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management skills and how you handle pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working with international refugee law? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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