host: GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
apply-url: https://www.giz.de/en/career/jobs/internships
The GIZ Legal Traineeship is a unique opportunity for law students to gain experience in international cooperation. The traineeship, which has no deadline, is offered by GIZ's Legal Affairs and Insurance Unit and is available in Germany and worldwide. With a focus on contract law, procurement law, and international civil law, the traineeship provides students with the chance to work on a wide range of legal issues and gain insight into the legal aspects of international cooperation.
Overview
The GIZ Legal Traineeship is designed for law students who want to complete an elective placement in international cooperation. The traineeship is available in Germany and worldwide, and provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of legal areas.
- Elective placement in Germany: supporting the Legal Affairs and Insurance Unit in addressing legal issues
- Elective placement worldwide: taking on specific tasks on site, under guidance and supervision
- Gain insight into technical planning and supporting of legal projects implemented by GIZ and its partner countries
- Process suitable requests independently and be in direct contact with customers
Eligibility
To be eligible for the GIZ Legal Traineeship, applicants must have good knowledge of the law and have performed exceptionally well in the first state examination for lawyers (at least 8 points in the German system). They must also have a good command of a major international language and be interested in economic and development policy contexts.
- Good knowledge of the law
- Exceptional performance in the first state examination for lawyers (at least 8 points in the German system)
- Good command of a major international language
- Interest in economic and development policy contexts
- Ability to describe legal contexts accurately and clearly
Benefits
- Gain experience in international cooperation and the legal aspects of development projects
- Work on a wide range of legal issues, including contract law, procurement law, and international civil law
- Develop skills in technical planning and supporting of legal projects
- Improve language skills and cultural competency
How to Apply
To apply for the GIZ Legal Traineeship, applicants can submit their application at any time, either by email or via the GIZ Job Portal. For elective placements in Germany, applicants should email their letter of application and CV to Ms Christine Werthmann at the Legal Affairs and Insurance Unit.
- Submit application at any time, either by email or via the GIZ Job Portal
- Email letter of application and CV to Ms Christine Werthmann for elective placements in Germany
- Select a project and get in touch with the specified contact person for elective placements abroad
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility criteria for the GIZ Legal Traineeship?
To be eligible, applicants must have good knowledge of the law, have performed exceptionally well in the first state examination for lawyers, and have a good command of a major international language.
What kind of work will I be doing as a trainee?
As a trainee, you will be working on a wide range of legal issues, including contract law, procurement law, and international civil law, and will be supporting the Legal Affairs and Insurance Unit in addressing legal issues.
Is there a deadline for applying to the GIZ Legal Traineeship?
No, there is no deadline for applying to the GIZ Legal Traineeship. Applicants can submit their application at any time, either by email or via the GIZ Job Portal.
Can I apply for an elective placement abroad?
Yes, the GIZ Legal Traineeship is available worldwide. Applicants can select a project that suits them and get in touch with the specified contact person.
What skills will I develop during the traineeship?
During the traineeship, you will develop skills in technical planning and supporting of legal projects, improve your language skills and cultural competency, and gain experience in international cooperation and the legal aspects of development projects.
How do I apply for an elective placement in Germany?
For elective placements in Germany, applicants should email their letter of application and CV to Ms Christine Werthmann at the Legal Affairs and Insurance Unit.