University Intern / Legislative Support / European Law

Bern

Key information

Publication date:08 January 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Bern

Job summary

Join the Bundesverwaltung as a Hochschulpraktikant/-in in Bern. Engage in impactful legal projects and gain valuable experience.

Tasks

Handle inquiries and provide legal advice to various offices.
Review draft regulations for compliance with EU law and agreements.
Support negotiations with the European Union and assist in drafting statements.

Skills

Master's degree in law (MLaw) and interest in EU law required.
Strong text editing skills and structured working method.
Fluency in two official languages and English.

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University Intern / Legislative Support / European Law

Workplace Bern

Company Federal Administration

Category Internship

Task

You can contribute by

Processing inquiries from other offices, providing legal advice, and assisting in drafting legal opinions

Reviewing draft ordinances for compliance with European Union law and the bilateral agreements

Supporting work related to negotiations with the European Union

Assisting in preparing statements for the Court of Justice of the European Union

This makes you unique

Master's degree in law (MLaw)

Interest in EU law and in-depth knowledge of public law

Skillfulness in editing texts; precise, structured working style and the ability to apply legal knowledge practically

Good active knowledge of two official languages as well as English

The Federal Office of Justice is the federal competence center for law. It manages legislative projects in constitutional, administrative, private, and criminal law. It also advises on all federal legislative matters and is active internationally.

The European Law and Schengen/Dublin Coordination Division (ERSD) of the Federal Office of Justice advises the federal administration on European law issues within the framework of legislation and ensures the preventive control of the compatibility of draft laws and ordinances with the bilateral Switzerland-EU obligations. On behalf of the FDJP, ERSD also coordinates the federal administration's actions within the framework of Switzerland's Schengen/Dublin association.