University Intern Private Law

Bundesverwaltung

Bern

Key information

Publication date:09 January 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Bern

Job summary

Join the Bundesverwaltung as a legal intern in Bern! Gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Tasks

Conduct legal clarifications and research across EGBA's scope.
Respond to inquiries from authorities and the public, offering legal advice.
Review cantonal decisions for federal law compliance and draft court statements.

Skills

Must have a strong Master's degree in law (MLaw).
Ability to quickly learn new legal areas and work in private and public law.
Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in two official languages plus English.

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University Intern Private Law

Workplace Bern

Company Federal Administration

Category Internship

Task

You can contribute by

Conducting legal clarifications and research throughout the entire activity area of the EGBA as well as preparing orders

Answering inquiries from authorities and private individuals and providing legal information

Reviewing cantonal orders and decisions in the area of Lex Koller for their compliance with federal law and drafting complaints and statements to courts

Preparing statements for other authorities in the inter-office consultation process and assisting in the preparation and evaluation of consultation procedures

This makes you unique

Very good Master’s degree in Law (MLaw)

Willingness and ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new areas of law and to work in both private and public law

Skillfulness in editing texts

Very good analytical skills, precise, structured working method as well as the ability to apply legal knowledge practically

Good knowledge of two official languages and English

The Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) is the federal competence center for law. It manages legislative projects in constitutional, administrative, private, and criminal law. The office advises on all federal legislative matters and cooperates with foreign authorities in the field of legal assistance and extradition.

The Federal Office for the Land Register and Real Estate Law (EGBA) is the federal authority responsible for property law, land register, notarial law, ship register, and Lex Koller. It prepares legislation in these areas and manages federal council and parliamentary matters. It reviews cantonal orders and decisions in the area of Lex Koller for their compliance with federal law and ensures uniform application of the law through information provided to authorities and complaints before cantonal courts and the Federal Supreme Court. It is responsible for the supervision of the land register and the ship register.