Legal Intern

About the role

The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) is seeking a Legal Intern to support its work in assessing and promoting member states' implementation of international counter‑terrorism obligations. The internship is based in New York and can be undertaken in a hybrid format.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research on international counter‑terrorism frameworks and Security Council resolutions.
• Support the preparation of briefing notes, analytical reports, and background papers.
• Review member‑state legislation, policies, and practices related to counter‑terrorism implementation.
• Assist in monitoring emerging terrorism trends, threats, and developments.
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and information‑management activities.
• Support organization of meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.

Required profile

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a G‑4 visa and have valid work authorization for the United States.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to support gender balance.

Required skills

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of French language (advantageous).