University Intern / Legislative Support / European Law

Bundesverwaltung

Bern

Key information

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

Job summary

Join the Bundesverwaltung as a Legal Intern in Bern! Gain hands-on experience and insights into EU law.

Tasks

Assist with inquiries from other offices and provide legal advice.
Review draft regulations for compliance with EU law.
Support negotiations with the European Union.

Skills

Master’s degree in Law (MLaw) required, with EU law interest.
Proficient in two official languages and English.
Strong text editing and structured working skills.

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University Intern / Legislative Support / European Law

Workplace Bern

Company Federal Administration

Category Internship

Task

You can contribute

Handle inquiries from other offices, provide legal advice and assist in drafting legal opinions

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

Support work related to negotiations with the European Union

Assist 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

Skillful 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.