The young professionals programme examination in legal affairs covers a wide range of topics in the areas of international law and public and private law. These positions are located primarily in the Office of Legal Affairs, the Department of Management, the Office of the Administration of Justice, the Office on Drugs and Crime, International Criminal Tribunals and in Peace-keeping and political missions, but may also be found in other offices throughout the United Nations Secretariat. Incumbents typically report to a senior Legal Officer, or, in Tribunals, to a Prosecuting Trial Attorney.
Education requirements:
At least a first-level university degree in the main course of study “Law” including any of the following fields of study: General Law, History of Law, International Law, Jurisprudence, Labour Law, Local Magistrates, Maritime Law, Law of the sea, Comparative Law, International Commercial Law, Human Rights Law, Humanitarian Affairs Law, Environmental Law
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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