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Legal Internship — Nuclear Safeguards

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria · Onsite · €1,500 - €2,000/month
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Position Overview

Location: 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
Compensation: €1,500 - €2,000/month
Position: Intern
Type: Internship
Practice Area: Corporate Law
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Jun 18, 2026

Internship Description

Legal Internship — Nuclear Safeguards at IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is offering a legal internship in its Office of Legal Affairs in Vienna. This is a prestigious opportunity for aspiring international lawyers interested in nuclear law, non-proliferation, and international treaty frameworks.

What You Will Do

  • Research international nuclear law instruments, including the NPT, safeguards agreements, and additional protocols
  • Assist Legal Officers with analysis of Member State obligations and compliance issues
  • Draft legal memoranda, research papers, and briefing documents
  • Attend IAEA Board of Governors meetings and General Conference sessions as an observer
  • Support the legislative assistance program for Member States developing nuclear legislation

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a postgraduate degree in international law or nuclear law
  • Strong interest in nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament, or international security law
  • Excellent English language skills; French or other UN languages are advantageous
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment

What We Offer

  • 3-12 month internship at the world's leading nuclear organization
  • Exposure to cutting-edge nuclear law and international treaty matters
  • Monthly stipend aligned with UN internship standards
  • Vienna-based with access to the Vienna International Centre (VIC)

Responsibilities

Legal Internship — Nuclear Safeguards at IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is offering a legal internship in its Office of Legal Affairs in Vienna. This is a prestigious opportunity for aspiring international lawyers interested in nuclear law, non-proliferation, and international treaty frameworks.

What You Will Do

  • Research international nuclear law instruments, including the NPT, safeguards agreements, and additional protocols
  • Assist Legal Officers with analysis of Member State obligations and compliance issues
  • Draft legal memoranda, research papers, and briefing documents
  • Attend IAEA Board of Governors meetings and General Conference sessions as an observer
  • Support the legislative assistance program for Member States developing nuclear legislation

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a postgraduate degree in international law or nuclear law
  • Strong interest in nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament, or international security law
  • Excellent English language skills; French or other UN languages are advantageous
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment

What We Offer

  • 3-12 month internship at the world's leading nuclear organization
  • Exposure to cutting-edge nuclear law and international treaty matters
  • Monthly stipend aligned with UN internship standards
  • Vienna-based with access to the Vienna International Centre (VIC)

Compensation

€1,500 - €2,000/month

Practice Area

Corporate Law

Education Requirements

Postgraduate degree

Experience Requirements

No experience required

Application Deadline

June 18, 2026

Employment Type

Intern

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