The goal of the program is to provide you with first-hand experience of the World Bank`s day-to-day operations by working closely with the staff of the Legal Vice Presidency. As a member of our team, working directly with exceptional and inspiring development experts and senior executives, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Legal Vice Presidency`s legal services and attend high-level events and conferences held during your articling period. Boban Varghese Paul: Making an impact around the world As part of the World Bank`s overall development agenda, the Legal Vice Presidency provides the legal services the World Bank needs and plays an active role in all World Bank activities. In addition, the Legal Vice-Presidency ensures that all World Bank activities comply with the World Bank`s Bylaws, Policies and Procedures. Organizationally, the Legal Vice Presidency includes geographically anchored regional operational practice groups that address the legal and policy aspects of World Bank lending, as well as corporate practice groups that advise the World Bank on corporate finance, administration, and institutional matters. To be eligible for an internship, applicants must hold a bachelor`s degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate program (a master`s or doctoral degree with the intention of returning to full-time studies). There is no age limit. The World Bank Group`s YPP is a two-year leadership development program that begins a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC, or MIGA. Young Professionals (YPs) launch the program in Washington, D.C., where they receive intensive training – both on-the-job and in the classroom – learning the fundamentals of leadership and development operations in various institutions and identifying opportunities for shared impact.

The World Bank`s work program in South Asia includes eight different countries, grouped into five country management units: Afghanistan; Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal; India; Pakistan; and Sri Lanka and Maldives. The South Asia Legal Support Strategy is characterized by both the real-time presence of lawyers in the field and the support of lawyers, legal analysts and other staff in Washington, DC. Legal support in the Bank`s country offices is provided by lawyers on a cluster model. Lawyers in New Delhi and Dubai each support more than one national program and flexibly support legal services. Are you a recent graduate? Do you have passion and commitment to helping others? Are you looking for a solid two-year entry-level experience in a multicultural environment? If so, you might be interested in the World Bank`s JPA program. In the East Asia and Pacific region, the Bank supports a wide range of countries, including middle-income countries at different levels of development, less developed countries that are rapidly becoming middle-income countries, small island states, fragile and post-conflict countries, and countries with capacity constraints. Development challenges vary from country to country and include the infrastructure needs of sophisticated middle-income countries; the human development needs and capacities of small Pacific island countries; Disaster risk management and climate change, which affect all countries in the region, as well as environmental and social sustainability issues facing the entire region. There are also a number of more developed countries in the region that wish to share their knowledge with other countries in the region and the rest of the world, and are increasingly turning to the Bank for reimbursable advisory services. World Bank Group staff work with governments, civil society groups, the private sector, and other actors in developing countries around the world, supporting people in all areas of development, from policy and strategic advice to identifying, preparing, evaluating, and monitoring development projects. The Junior Professional Associate (JPA) program is a unique opportunity to gain work experience and engage directly with the challenges – and rewards – of international development. (202) Legal Resource Centre 458-1530legalhelpdesk@worldbank.org The advantage for the Bank of offering these opportunities to students is that we receive temporary support from students who are generally very knowledgeable in certain areas. They bring a variety of ideas from universities around the world.

Back to top He advises Bank Group management on ethics and employment issues, including compliance with Staff Rules and Recruitment Principles, as well as alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. LEGIA advises the Board on personnel and administrative matters, including through the Personnel Committee and the Governance and Administrative Affairs Committee. LEGIA provides legal advice on a variety of issues across the bank and, on certain issues, on the IFC, MIGA and ICSID. In addition, LEGIA advises the Bank`s Procurement Unit on procurement matters. He advises the General Services Department on real estate and other matters. He advises the bank`s Publisher`s Office as well as other banking entities on a variety of intellectual property matters, including trademark counterfeiting, trademark registration and copyright, as well as emerging social media issues. He also advises the Bank`s Human Resources Vice-Presidency on the formulation of employment, compensation and benefits policies and on the application of this policy to specific cases. The World Bank`s Legal Vice Presidency provides an opportunity for highly motivated law students to learn more about the mission and work of the World Bank and the Legal Vice President. The World Bank`s Legal Internship Program enables individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas, and the latest research experiences to the day-to-day operations of the World Bank and enhance their legal skills while working in a multicultural environment. Since this employment program is highly competitive, candidates who are actively considered for employment may be asked to submit academic records as well as references.

The World Bank only contacts candidates who wish to interview hiring managers. Networking Events In addition to the program`s orientation and graduation ceremonies, the WBG-YPP office regularly hosts events to allow PCs to stay in touch with program alumni, stakeholders and WBG staff. The World Bank Group offers unique programs that provide learning, staffing, and capacity building opportunities for young and mid-career professionals to experience first-hand what it`s like to work at the World Bank Group. The Institutional Management practice group provides a wide range of legal advice to clients across the banking group. LEGIA is responsible for managing the Bank`s external litigation in the United States and around the world, ensuring the protection of the Bank`s privileges and immunities. LEGIA also represents the management of the banking group in internal labour law disputes by preparing oral arguments and, if necessary, participating in hearings, which may include oral argument on legal issues as well as evidentiary proceedings with examination of witnesses. Summer Internship Program: The application period begins on December 1 and ends on December 31 (the internship period is 10 to 12 weeks, usually between June and August, depending on the prevailing need). This is a great opportunity for students who want to gain full-time work experience at the World Bank during the summer months while enrolled in a law program. Interested candidates can apply online.

(Be sure to provide the required information when provided). Please note that applications remain active in our database for a period of six months. If you are still interested in the JPA program after six months, you will need to reapply. Only those identified for an assignment will be contacted to discuss their interest and availability. Candidates are selected by the hiring manager on a very competitive basis. Your academic results are higher and place you at the top of your graduating class. His analytical and research skills cover specialized areas such as: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social sciences (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment (climate, blue economy), infrastructure, private sector development, as well as other related fields, including corporate and administrative functions (IT, law, accounting, communications, etc.). Mamoudou Nagnalen Barry: Improving life in the world The Latin America and Caribbean region continues to be at the forefront of the bank`s innovative projects, which also require innovative legal solutions for clients in the region. These clients primarily represent advanced middle-income economies, which therefore look to the Bank to support complex transactions across a range of sectors. In line with the World Bank`s comprehensive strategy to reduce poverty and promote shared prosperity, the Bank is addressing the region`s complex development challenges by offering a unique range of financial services that go beyond traditional lending.

Drawing on its global expertise, the Bank also offers advisory, knowledge and convening services tailored to the needs of each country. The following minimum requirements are required to participate in the JPA program: Young professionals are recruited from all over the world, with preference given to nationals of World Bank Group member countries and the countries in which they operate. We welcome all qualified individuals from various professional, academic and cultural backgrounds who can apply. Applicants must be full-time students who are currently in their master`s or doctoral program and who return to school in the fall in the case of the summer practicum and return to school in the spring in the winter practicum.