The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is offering a Legal Administrative Issues Intern position in Paris, France, paying €1,800 per month for 6 months from February 2027. It is open to citizens of CEB member states who graduated within the past 24 months or are in their final year of higher education. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy so every requirement is in one place. Apply by 11 November 2026.
Inside the CEB Internship Programme 2027
This vacancy is one of ten internships the CEB runs in Paris for students in their final year of higher education and recent graduates. The programme lets you apply what you have studied to the work of a bank with a social mandate, in teams that range from financial risk to social investment.
The CEB finances projects in areas such as education, health and affordable housing, with a focus on vulnerable people. Interns work alongside colleagues from different backgrounds and build skills through research, analysis, drafting or technical work.
The Role at a Glance
📌 Position: Intern, Legal Administrative Issues
🏢 Organisation: Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
🏛️ Unit: Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Administrative Issues Unit
📍 Location: Paris, France
⏱️ Duration: 6 months
🚀 Expected start: February 2027
💶 Allowance: EUR 1,800 per month
🗣️ Languages: English or French
🎓 Level: Final-year student or graduate of the past 24 months, ideally at Master's level
📝 Application: CEB online recruitment system
Why Legal Questions Matter at an International Organisation
Staff rules, procurement and institutional privileges all raise legal questions for an international organisation. In the Office of the General Counsel's Administrative Issues Unit, you would see how those questions are handled, working under experienced legal colleagues.
The internship is described as an opportunity to apply legal research and drafting to institutional matters, with supervision.
What You Will Work On in the Administrative Issues Unit
The vacancy lists the following areas of work:
👥 Supporting the Legal Counsels on human resources matters, including the Staff Regulations, internal rules and staff disputes
🛡️ Supporting work on the privileges and immunities of the Bank and its staff
📄 Supporting work on the procurement and contracts for services acquired for the Bank's own account
🤖 Developing and updating internal procedures and knowledge management tools, including AI solutions for corporate contract management
🔎 Preparing research papers for the Office of the General Counsel
🎤 Preparing presentations for the Office of the General Counsel
Research on Staff Rules, Disputes and Immunities
The first group of assignments is research. You may assist with research on staff rules and disputes, on privileges and immunities, or on service contracts and procurement. These are the three legal themes that the Administrative Issues Unit handles for the Bank.
Knowledge Tools and AI for Contract Management
Beyond research, other assignments include presentations and knowledge tools. One of them stands out: the vacancy mentions AI solutions for corporate contract management as part of the work on internal procedures and information management tools.
Who You Would Report To
The position reports to the Legal Counsels and to the Deputy General Counsel / Head of the Administrative Unit. The vacancy frames the internship as supervised work, so you would be guided by experienced lawyers while handling real institutional matters.
The Legal Profile CEB Is Looking For
The profile asks for studies in law, focused on one of these fields:
🌐 International Administrative Law
🏛️ Law of International Organisations
🇪🇺 International or European Law
Role-specific skills listed in the vacancy:
🧠 Accurate legal analysis, advising and drafting skills
📅 The ability to manage deadlines and several priorities at once
💻 Sound knowledge of IT and electronic document management tools
Shared Eligibility Criteria for All CEB Interns
These criteria apply alongside each internship's own academic and skills profile:
🎓 Academic background: graduated within the past 24 months or in your final year of higher education, ideally at Master's level or equivalent
💼 Professional experience: not required, although relevant experience is an advantage
🗣️ Languages: an excellent command of English or French, spoken and written, with working knowledge of the other language desirable
🧭 Core competencies: adaptability, client orientation, communication, innovation, result orientation and teamwork
Which Nationalities Can Apply?
You must be a citizen of one of the CEB's member states. The listed member states are Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Holy See, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and Ukraine.
Allowance, Duration and What Is Not Covered
💶 Interns receive a monthly allowance of EUR 1,800 towards living costs, public transport and accommodation
⏳ The internship lasts six months and is scheduled to start in February 2027
🗓️ Some flexibility on the start date may be granted to fit your schedule or the requirements of your academic institution
✈️ Travel expenses and other costs are not covered by the Bank
📌 The internship does not confer CEB staff status or any entitlement to subsequent permanent or temporary employment
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Is This a Paid Internship or a Funded Traineeship?
The CEB pays interns a fixed monthly allowance directly, which makes this a paid internship in the plain sense of the word. If you want to understand how that differs from a grant-based placement, our guide to paid internships abroad explains how employer-paid roles and funded traineeships compare.
How the Selection Process Works
The first selection steps are usually carried out remotely. Depending on the stage, the process may include a recorded video interview, a written test and an interactive interview. The programme text asks you to read the full vacancy for your chosen role before applying.
How to Apply
Read the full vacancy for the Administrative Issues role, then apply in English or French through the CEB's online recruitment system. Applications must be submitted before midnight Paris time on 11 November 2026. The vacancy page and the application page are listed in the Links section below. There is no application email for this position.
Is This Internship Right for You?
If you are finishing a law degree, or have just graduated, and you are drawn to international administrative law, the law of international organisations or procurement and contracts, this internship puts those subjects into daily practice inside a European development bank. You can also see how we verify every opportunity before you apply, and find similar roles in our internship listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Legal Administrative Issues Intern do at the CEB?
The intern supports the Legal Counsels of the Office of the General Counsel's Administrative Issues Unit. The work covers staff rules and disputes, privileges and immunities, and service contracts and procurement, plus research papers, presentations and knowledge tools such as AI solutions for corporate contract management.
How much does the CEB internship pay?
Interns receive a monthly allowance of EUR 1,800 towards living costs, public transport and accommodation. Travel expenses and other costs are not covered by the Bank.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
The internship lasts six months and is scheduled to start in February 2027. Some flexibility on the start date may be granted to accommodate your schedule or the requirements of your academic institution.
Who is eligible to apply?
You must be a citizen of a CEB member state, and you must have graduated within the past 24 months or be in your final year of higher education, ideally at Master's level or equivalent. Professional experience is not required.
What should I have studied?
The profile asks for studies in law, focused on International Administrative Law, Law of International Organisations, or International or European Law.
Which languages do I need?
You need an excellent command of English or French, both spoken and written. Working knowledge of the other language is desirable. You can submit your application in either language.
Which skills does the vacancy list for this role?
The vacancy lists accurate legal analysis, advising and drafting skills, the ability to manage deadlines, and sound knowledge of IT and electronic document management tools.
Does the internship lead to a CEB job?
No. An internship does not confer CEB staff status or any entitlement to subsequent permanent or temporary employment.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close before midnight Paris time on 11 November 2026.
How does the selection process work?
The first steps are usually remote. The process may include a recorded video interview, a written test and an interactive interview.
How do I apply?
Apply in English or French through the CEB's online recruitment system, using the links in the Links section below. There is no application email.
Deadline
⏳ 11 November 2026 (before midnight Paris time)
Links
🌐 Full vacancy (CEB Intern, Administrative Issues): https://jobs.coebank.org/job/Paris-Intern-Administrative-Issues/1374174855/
📝 Apply now (CEB online recruitment system): https://jobs.coebank.org/talentcommunity/apply/1374174855/?locale=en_US
