Work performed within this occupation relates to serving as legal researchers and advisers for the Organization. The tasks of the occupation vary considerably and may include, but not be limited to some of the following: drafting legal opinions and briefs regarding various aspects of the United Nations Charter and other legal instruments of the Organization; preparing legal research papers on various topics such as international law, treaty law, human rights, trade, energy, environment, law of the sea, natural resources and outer space; preparing draft rules and procedures for the Organization; serving as a secretary to one of the organs of conferences of the Organization and in this capacity prepares draft agenda, resolutions, minutes, etc.; negotiating agreements between the Organization and Governments, arrangements or agreements between the Organization and vendors for the provisions of goods or service; serving as support to internal recourse committees; representing the Organization before the Administrative Tribunal or other judicial or arbitral bodies; acting as legal adviser to peace-keeping and other missions.

Acceptable first-level, preferably advanced, university degrees for consideration by the Board for candidates applying in Legal Affairs are as follows: Laws, Public Law, International Law, Law of the Sea, Human Rights Law, and International Humanitarian Law. Any of the following experiences would be an advantage: 2 to 3 years' practical experience in the field of law; 2 to 3 years' international working experience in legal fields relevant to the work of the Organization.

Examination Sample: Specialized Paper - Legal Affairs (P2)

Examination Sample: General Paper (P2)