World Bank Legal Vice Presidency (LEG VPU)
Legal Internship Program – Summer 2026
World Bank Group
Legal Vice Presidency (LEG)
Internship Location
• United States (Washington, D.C.)
• Selected international duty stations
The World Bank Legal Internship Program offers highly motivated law students the opportunity to gain practical experience in international development law at one of the world’s leading global institutions. Interns work closely with World Bank legal professionals, contributing to legal research, drafting, and advisory work that supports development projects worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria
• Open to nationals of World Bank IBRD member countries
• Must be currently enrolled in a law degree program (LLB, JD, LLM, SJD, PhD)
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Fluency in English required (French, Spanish, Arabic, or other languages are an advantage)
• Must remain enrolled during the internship period
Funding / Internship Benefits
Internship Benefits include:
• Paid internship (stipend provided by the World Bank)
• Hands-on experience in international law & development finance
• Exposure to high-level legal work and global policy frameworks
• Networking with international legal experts and professionals
Program Level
• Undergraduate Law (final years)
• Master’s (LLM / JD)
• Doctoral (SJD / PhD)
Focus Areas / Legal Fields
• International Development Law
• Public International Law
• Finance & Banking Law
• Environmental & Climate Law
• Human Rights & Governance
• Trade, Investment & Procurement Law
Host Organization / Countries
• World Bank Headquarters – Washington, D.C., USA
• Selected World Bank country offices (limited)
13 februari 2026