World Bank Legal Internship 2026: Law Students
Overview
The World Bank Group is offering a legal internship for final-year law students and postgraduate law students, providing structured exposure to global development work within the Legal Vice Presidency. Interns will work under the guidance of experienced legal professionals while engaging in high-profile events and contributing to essential legal research and analysis.
Requirements
- Final-year undergraduate LLB students or postgraduate law students (LLM, JD, PhD)
- Must remain enrolled as a student through the final day of the internship
- Strong legal research, analytical, and communication skills
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic is beneficial
- Sub-Saharan African nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
- This is a no-fee internship; must secure academic credit or stipend
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and prepare comparative legal analyses
- Review contracts and legal documents against World Bank guidelines
- Assist with standard legal agreements and draft amendments
- Identify legal and policy questions and research relevant precedents
- Summarise research findings and propose legal solutions
- Participate in project and task teams with international lawyers
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