Intern, Legal Affairs (Vienna-based)
Quick answer
The United Nations Office of Legal Affairs is hiring a full-time, unpaid intern in Vienna to support international trade law mandates and legislative research.
- Role
- Intern, Legal Affairs (Vienna-based)
- Organization
- Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations
- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Legal
- Apply by
- 2026-07-19
The role
The Office of Legal Affairs at the United Nations in Vienna is seeking an intern to support the International Trade Law Division. The intern will assist in the development of harmonized legislative texts, perform legal research, and contribute to the technical assistance programs of UNCITRAL. This role provides practical experience in international trade law and administrative coordination within a multilateral environment. The internship is full-time for a duration of 2 to 6 months.
What you'll do
- Assist with research and preparation of comparative legal studies
- Draft and prepare legal texts including conventions and model laws
- Contribute to the identification of legislative reform needs
- Collect and analyze case law related to UNCITRAL texts
- Support coordination functions of the Division and Law Library
What it takes
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a university degree
- Excellent command of English or French
- Computer literacy in standard software applications
- Demonstrated interest in UN work and commitment to its principles
- Ability to interact successfully with diverse cultural backgrounds
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is an unpaid internship that provides practical training and professional experience within the United Nations system.
Frequently asked questions
Is this internship paid?
No, this is an unpaid internship; interns are responsible for all travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
Where is this role located and is it remote?
This role is based in Vienna, Austria, and requires the intern to work in-office on a full-time basis.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this position is July 19th.
What are the core educational requirements?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have recently completed a graduate program or be in the final year of a first university degree (bachelor's) in a field related to the internship.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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