Legal Intern — Regulatory Affairs

The Central Bank of Bahrain offers a paid 6-month Legal Internship within its Legal Affairs Directorate in the Diplomatic Area, Manama. This internship provides exposure to financial regulation, supervisory law, and central banking legal operations.

Programme Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Stipend: BHD 250-400 per month
• Start: Rolling applications — biannual intake (January and July)
• Eligibility: Final-year LLB students or recent graduates with an interest in financial regulation

What You Will Learn

• Research CBB regulatory frameworks including the CBB Rulebook and AML legislation
• Assist with drafting regulatory circulars and consultation papers
• Observe licensing review processes for financial institutions
• Support the legal team on FATF and MENAFATF compliance projects

• Research and summarise legal issues for senior counsel
• Maintain the Legal Affairs Directorate's regulatory database
• Prepare summaries of new legislation and CBB Board decisions
• Assist with administrative and filing tasks

• LLB student (final year) or recent LLB graduate
• Bahraini national (preference given under Bahrainisation)
• Bilingual in Arabic and English
• Interest in financial regulation and central banking
• Strong research and analytical skills