Legal Intern — Environmental Law & Climate Policy
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) ·
Nairobi, Kenya 
· Onsite · KSh50,000 - KSh120,000/month
· Onsite · KSh50,000 - KSh120,000/month
0 Applicants · 342 Views
· Posted 48 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Compensation:
KSh50,000 - KSh120,000/month
Experience:
0 years
Position:
Entry
Type:
Internship
Practice Area:
Environmental Law, International Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 30, 2026
Internship Description
UNEP Nairobi headquarters offers a 6-month internship in its Law Division for law students and recent graduates interested in international environmental law and climate policy. Interns contribute to research on plastic pollution treaty negotiations, biodiversity frameworks, and climate litigation trends worldwide.
Responsibilities
Research legal dimensions of ongoing environmental negotiations (plastic pollution treaty, post-2020 biodiversity framework). Draft research briefs and background papers for legal officers. Compile and analyze climate litigation cases from global databases. Support preparation of legal publications and technical papers.
Requirements
Currently enrolled in or recently completed LLB/LLM with focus on environmental or international law. Strong research and writing skills. Fluency in English; French, Spanish, or Arabic is an asset. Must be able to commit to 6 months full-time in Nairobi.
Perks & Benefits
UNEP certificate, professional development, networking with international legal professionals
Compensation
KSh50,000 - KSh120,000/month
Practice Area
Environmental Law
Required Skills
Environmental law research, Climate policy, International negotiations, Legal writing, Multilingual
Industry
Legal
Special Commitments
6-month unpaid internship with possible UN stipend
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
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