Great news for prospective law students! For the 2024 World Bank Legal Internship Program, applications are now being accepted. Law students and graduates from all around the world are drawn to this esteemed school because of its reputation for fierce competition. This internship, which is hosted by the World Bank’s Legal Vice Presidency, is a highly sought-after opportunity for driven law students to share their knowledge.
Interns completing the World Bank Legal Internship 2024 will gain a thorough understanding of both the specific duties of the Legal Vice Presidency and the organisation’s objectives. It provides a stimulating experience in a multicultural, varied setting that enables interns to hone their legal knowledge and contribute creative ideas to the World Bank’s projects.
The World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., or other country offices will host interns for a maximum of three months, giving them a priceless chance to intern in the United States in 2024. To take advantage of this chance, interested candidates should make sure to apply before the deadline.
The World Bank Internship Program’s main goal is to fully immerse interns in the organisation’s daily operations while promoting close cooperation with Legal Vice Presidency personnel. Along with senior management and seasoned development experts, interns will contribute to the department’s legal services and take part in important conferences and events.
For students who are interested in externships during the academic year, especially those enrolled in full-time or part-time law programs, the World Bank Legal Internship program for fall 2024 is especially advantageous. Don’t pass up this priceless opportunity to advance your career. For the WBG Legal Internship, apply right now!
Country: USA/Different Opportunity Type: Internships
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students from all around the world—including those residing in the USA—who fulfil the requirements are welcome to apply for the Law internship in 2024.
- Candidates must be citizens of one or more IBRD member nations.
- During the WBG LIP internship period, candidates must be enrolled in an LLB, LLM, JD, SJD, PhD, or similar legal academic program.
- English language proficiency is a must for the World Bank internship.
- Preference is given to candidates who speak another language fluently, especially if it is one of the working languages of the IBRD (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
- Under supervision, interns will work on a variety of legal duties, study topics assigned to them, take part in projects or tasks, and complete ad hoc assignments.
- In 2024, the Legal Vice Presidency Internship will be only available to law students.
- Students must make sure they have a valid student visa before applying for this international internship in the United States.
- The World Bank Legal Internship Program requires interns to receive payment from their university or sponsoring organisation in the form of cash.
- Medical insurance is the responsibility of World Bank Legal Interns.
Benefits:
- Leading legal specialists from the Legal Vice Presidency will work with interns in the World Bank Legal Internship Program.
- The three-month internship for 2024 is available to current law students enrolled in recognized colleges, universities, or other legal education programs.
- Interns will take part in important gatherings and conferences over their term.
- Interns may be eligible for visa sponsorship under specific conditions from the World Bank.
- The internship program offers possibilities all year round in three cycles: summer, fall, and spring.
Documents Required:
- Resume/CV
- Statement of Interest
- Brief Essay addressing question “a”
- Confirmation of Enrolment in a Law Program
- Academic Transcripts
Deadline: April 30, 2024
