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	If you are a law student wishing to obtain experience in international law, the World Bank Group&#39;s Legal Internship Program is an excellent opportunity. The Legal Internship Program provides law students with hands-on experience and allows them to interact closely with the World Bank&#39;s Legal Vice Presidency (LEG VPU). With the 2025 fall cycle quickly coming, it&#39;s time to prepare your applications! Here&#39;s all you should know about the program.</p>
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	What is the World Bank Group Legal Internship Program?</h2>
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	The World Bank Group (WBG) is an international financial agency that provides loans and grants to governments in low and middle-income countries to fund capital projects. The World Bank Group&#39;s Legal Internship Program provides an outstanding opportunity for law students to gain experience in global legal concerns. The program is aimed to expose interns to the WBG&#39;s legal challenges, notably those concerning international law, financial transactions, human rights, trade, and development.</p>
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	Interns at the World Bank collaborate closely with experts and legal professionals from throughout the world, gaining knowledge of legal frameworks and practices in an international environment. It&#39;s more than just completing legal research; it&#39;s about contributing to the World Bank&#39;s important work and obtaining practical experience that will help you advance your career in international law.</p>
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	Program Details</h2>
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						<strong>Host Country</strong></p>
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						&nbsp;United States of America</p>
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						<strong>Host Organization</strong></p>
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						&nbsp;World Bank Group</p>
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						<strong>Location</strong></p>
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						&nbsp;Washington DC, Selected Country Offices</p>
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						<strong>Duration</strong></p>
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						&nbsp;3 Months</p>
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						<strong>Eligible Nationalities</strong></p>
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						&nbsp;Open to&nbsp;nationals of IBRD Member States</p>
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						<strong>Deadline</strong></p>
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						&nbsp;30th April 2025</p>
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	Eligibility Criteria</h2>
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	The Legal Internship Program is very competitive. Here are the primary eligibility requirements:</p>
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		<strong>Legal Education:</strong> Applicants must be presently enrolled in a law program, such as an LLB, JD, LLM, SJD, PhD, or an equivalent legal degree, with a completion date between December 2025 and July 2026.</li>
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		<strong>Nationality:</strong> Applicants must be citizens of an IBRD member state.</li>
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		<strong>Language Requirements:</strong> Proficiency in English is necessary as it is the Bank&#39;s principal working language. However, knowledge of additional languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) will be highly valued, as they are also commonly used in the Bank&#39;s activities.</li>
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		<strong>Graduating Students</strong>: If you graduate before December 2025, you are ineligible for this program.</li>
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	What Does the Internship Involve?</h2>
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	As an intern, you will do:</p>
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		<strong>Assist with Legal Research:</strong> You will perform research on numerous international law challenges that the World Bank encounters, such as contracts, financing, human rights, and environmental law.</li>
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		<strong>Analyze Legal Issues</strong>: Interns analyze legal documents, laws, and policies that regulate the World Bank Group&#39;s operations.</li>
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		<strong>Work on Legal Drafting:</strong> You may be able to help draft and review legal papers, contracts, and reports.</li>
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		<strong>Collaborate with Legal professionals</strong>: Interns at the World Bank work closely with legal professionals to provide advice on critical legal issues affecting international development programs.</li>
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		<strong>Participate in conversations</strong> and meetings where legal concerns are discussed and strategic decisions are taken.</li>
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	Benefits of the Internship</h2>
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	The World Bank Group Legal Internship Program provides a variety of benefits:</p>
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		<strong>International Experience</strong>: Gain practical experience in international law, with a focus on finance, human rights, and development.</li>
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		<strong>Professional Development:</strong> Some of the world&#39;s best specialists in international law mentor interns and provide career advice.</li>
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		<strong>Global Networking:</strong> You will have the opportunity to network with professionals and fellow interns from all around the world, developing contacts that may lead to future possibilities.</li>
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		<strong>Competitive Compensation:</strong> Interns are compensated for their labor, with specifics varying by location.</li>
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		<strong>Work-Life Balance:</strong> The World Bank Group understands the value of work-life balance and offers flexible working hours.</li>
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	<strong>Application Deadline</strong></h2>
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	The last date of application submission is&nbsp;<strong>April 30</strong><strong>, 2025</strong>.&nbsp;Don&#39;t miss out on this fantastic chance!&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesRIfTSiGh34O0ZDC0PXcHj0iLueacDbzDSQoWVnKLlF_VoQ/viewform" target="_blank">Apply Now.</a></strong>&nbsp;For latest updates visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.studyabroad.pk/news-event/" target="_blank"><strong>News</strong></a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.studyabroad.pk/scholarships/" target="_blank"><strong>Scholarships</strong></a>.</p>