Do\u0020I\u0020have\u0020to\u0020be\u0020enrolled\u0020as\u0020a\u0020student\u003F

Yes. You must be enrolled at a university or have graduated no more than six months prior to the start date of the internship.

Can\u0020I\u0020complete\u0020an\u0020internship\u0020on\u0020a\u0020part\u002Dtime\u0020basis\u003F

Some internships are advertised on a part-time basis. This will be made clear in the advertisement.

What\u0020conditions\u0020do\u0020I\u0020need\u0020to\u0020meet\u003F

You will have good knowledge of the law and will have performed at and exceptional level in the first state examination for lawyers (at least 8 points in the German system). You will have a good command of a major international language. You will be interested in economic and development policy contexts. You will have the ability to describe legal contexts accurately and clearly.

What\u0020kind\u0020of\u0020work\u0020will\u0020I\u0020be\u0020doing\u003F\u0020

Your role will focus mainly on contract law, especially contract design and disruption to the contract process, procurement law, tax law, European law, company law, international civil law, construction law and employment law

When\u0020can\u0020I\u0020apply\u003F

There is no application deadline. You can apply at any time, either by email or via the GIZ Job Portal.

Internships in Germany and worldwide

Q: Do\u0020I\u0020need\u0020statuatory\u0020health\u0020insurance\u003F

For an internship within Germany, you need statutory health insurance unless the internship is a mandatory part of a vocational training programme. Other kinds of insurance are not permitted. If the internship is mandatory, GIZ will not deduct social security contributions, and you are free to choose the form of insurance cover you wish. For an internship abroad, decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Our Human Resources Department will advise you.

Gain valuable experience and work for a future worth living – with our internships in Germany and abroad.

Internships in Germany and worldwide
Legal traineeship in Germany and worldwide

We offer you an exciting work environment where you can hone your professional skills. As an intern, you will gain an insight into GIZ’s multifaceted work. Internships are available in different areas of the company and at different locations. In Germany, you can complete an internship in one of our major locations in Berlin, Bonn or Eschborn, and in any of our smaller regional offices. Outside of Germany, we take on interns at numerous locations worldwide.

What are the requirements for an internship?

You are enrolled at a university or your degree is no more than six months old at the start of the internship.
Preferred subjects: business studies, administration, politics, law, regional studies, communication studies, environmental and social sciences, agriculture or forestry, business administration and economics, computer science, geography and vocational education. Alternatively, you can take part in further training in international project management, of which an internship is an integral part. You have a sound knowledge of a universal language.
Your strengths include a willingness to cooperate and take responsibility, the ability to work in a team, intercultural competence and resilience.
You have a sound knowledge of the standard MS Office programs.

Internships

Would you like to apply for an internship at GIZ? You can find our internship vacancies here.

Apply now

You must apply online for an advertised internship. We do not accept unsolicited applications.

We advertise internships in Germany and abroad all year round. Click here for our current vacancies. You should keep checking so that you can apply for an internship in your area of specialisation when one becomes available.

Within each specific internship advertisement, you will find an ‘Apply now’ button, which will take you to an online application form. Please use this form to apply. You will need to register to be able to complete the form. If you are applying for an internship, you should only complete the ‘Other competencies’ section under ‘Qualifications’; the other skills listed are not relevant to an internship, and you will not be able to access these sections.

Please take the time you need to complete the application form as fully as possible. We attach importance to short but informative covering letters.

Internships in Germany or abroad are possible for a maximum of six months. It is possible to do one internship in Germany and one internship abroad.

Shorter periods are possible, and this will be indicated in the advertisement or can be agreed on a case-by-case basis. Please indicate in your covering letter that you would like a shorter internship.

For an internship within Germany, you need statutory health insurance unless the internship is a mandatory part of a vocational training programme. Other kinds of insurance are not permitted. If the internship is mandatory, GIZ will not deduct social security contributions, and you are free to choose the form of insurance cover you wish.

For an internship abroad, decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Our Human Resources Department will advise you.

Yes. As a general rule, you will be able to write your final dissertation while at GIZ, and an internship is one way of doing that. If you are interested in this opportunity, please indicate clearly in your application that you will be writing your dissertation; your project/topic can then be taken into consideration when we make the selection.

Legal traineeship in Germany and worldwide

Would you like to complete an elective placement in international cooperation as part of your law degree? GIZ offers this opportunity.

Elective placement in Germany

In our Legal Affairs and Insurance Unit, a team of legal experts in Bonn and Eschborn deals with any legal issues that arise in Germany and in partner countries. The transnational and interdisciplinary nature of international cooperation for sustainable development results in a broad and varied range of legal issues.

As a trainee, you will support the unit in addressing these issues. You will accompany them to internal meetings and external appointments. You will also take part in team meetings in the Legal Affairs and Insurance Unit. You will process suitable requests independently and be in direct contact with customers.

If you are interested, you will also have the opportunity to gain an insight into technical planning and supporting of legal projects that GIZ implements together with its partner countries.

Elective placement worldwide

As a legal trainee at one of our locations worldwide, you will take on specific tasks on site, which you will carry out independently under guidance and supervision. This will give you an insight into the legal aspects of international cooperation and introduce you to local GIZ projects.

You will have good knowledge of the law and will have performed at and exceptional level in the first state examination for lawyers (at least 8 points in the German system).
You will have a good command of a major international language.
You will be interested in economic and development policy contexts.
You will have the ability to describe legal contexts accurately and clearly.

If you are interested in an elective placement in Germany, please email your letter of application and CV to Ms Christine Werthmann at the Legal Affairs and Insurance Unit.

If you are interested in an elective placement abroad, you may select a project that suits you and get in touch with the specified contact person. We look forward to hearing from you.

Internships in Germany and worldwide

What are the requirements for an internship?

Internships

How and when can I apply?

Do I have to be enrolled as a student?

How long are internships?

Do I need statuatory health insurance?

Can I write my final dissertation at GIZ?

Can I complete an internship on a part-time basis?

Legal traineeship in Germany and worldwide

Elective placement in Germany

Elective placement worldwide

What conditions do I need to meet?

What kind of work will I be doing?

When can I apply?