Policy & Legal Research Intern

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) offers a paid 3-month Policy and Legal Research Internship at the Bahrain Financial Harbour in Manama. You will support research on Bahrain's investment climate, regulatory reform, and international trade agreements.

Programme Details

• Duration: 3 months
• Stipend: BHD 250-400 per month
• Start: Rolling applications
• Eligibility: Final-year LLB students or recent graduates with interest in economic policy and investment law

What You Will Learn

• Research bilateral investment treaties and free trade agreements
• Analyse Bahrain's regulatory competitiveness against GCC peers
• Draft policy briefs on foreign investment law developments
• Attend investor meetings and economic forums as part of the EDB team

• Prepare research papers on investment policy topics
• Support the legal team with regulatory benchmarking reports
• Assist with organising investor briefings and events
• Maintain the EDB's database of investment regulations

• LLB student (final year) or recent graduate; LLM candidates welcome
• Bilingual in Arabic and English
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Interest in investment law, trade law, or economic policy
• Knowledge of the GCC economic integration framework an advantage