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Legal Opportunities at the WBG YPP for Law Professionals

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Legal Opportunities at the WBG YPP for Law Professionals

January 26, 2023

 

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Do you think that only International Relations students and young professionals have a chance of getting a job at the World Bank Group? Do you believe you’re not supposed to have a rewarding international experience in your field?

In this article, you will discover why, if you think these things, you are – fortunately – wrong! The World Bank Group has a complex structure, with different business areas and there are many opportunities for law professionals, especially in the WBG YPP!

In pursuit of its mission, the OpenIGO network has developed a comprehensive ebook and support and guidance services, with the aim of highly increasing your chances of success in this competitive process. These services include revising your WBG YPP application documents (essay, curriculum vitae and thesis/dissertation summaries) and a mock interview, as per the World Bank Group YPP model.

We have already helped dozens of candidates become WBG Professionals and we can also assist you in passing this competitive selection process!

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Here, we will present a brief explanation of legal opportunities at the WBG, focusing on the Young Professionals Programs (WBG YPP). It’s just a small sample of all the information covered by our eBook. Get a copy today!

If you have a strong desire to work in international development and you hold a Master’s or doctorate qualification, as well as have professional experience, perhaps the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) is the ideal for you.

From 2020 onwards, the program has started to select candidates for three of the group’s institutions, the World Bank, IFC and MIGA, to replace the individual YP selection programs for each of those. Being considered WBG’s most rewarding program, the WBG YPP is a program designed to select highly qualified young professionals who have technical knowledge, experience and the capacity for leadership.

Applications for the program usually open in two periods. To serve as an example, here is the timeline for the 2020 WBG YPP. Candidates can expect a similar structure for future programs:

  • Between June 1 and 31 – applications are open for the candidates who fill the requirements for all three institutions;
  • Between August 17 and September 21 – applications re-open for candidates who fill the application requirements for the IFC and MIGA, and did not apply in June.

The minimum requirements to take part in the program are:

  • Being a citizen from any country;
  • Maximum age of 32 on September 30 of the selection year;
  • Fluency in English.

There are also specific requirements to be observed for those who wish to apply for a position at the WB, IFC or MIGA in relation to educational level and work experience:

For candidates seeking a WB vacancy, the requirements are:

  • Complete a relevant graduate degree by June 30 of the selection year or a PhD before September of the upcoming year;
  • Demonstrate 3+ years of relevant experience, or the equivalent in continued study at doctoral level.

For those looking for an IFC or MIGA vacancy, the requirements are:

  • Complete a relevant graduate degree (ex: Master’s in Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, Science, and Engineering) before September of the upcoming year;
  • Demonstrate 4+ years of relevant experience in finance, political risk insurance and credit enhancement, project/program development, economic development and/or consulting. Certifications such as the CFA are a plus.

During the online application process, the candidates must select two areas/units coherent to their professional background. Here are the units’ mandates related to legal themes:

World Bank Placement – Legal Professionals

Global Practice/Unit Legal areas Website
Governance • Anti-corruption measures
• Audit & evaluation
https://tinyurl.com/ydbx6sqx
Social Protection & Jobs • Design and implementation of labor market regulations
• Pension systems policy
https://tinyurl.com/yajubzgc
Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment • Fiscal and international trade policy https://tinyurl.com/yct6wvoe

MIGA Placement – Legal Professionals

Global Practice/Unit Legal areas Website
Legal Unit • Audit & evaluation
• Legal-broad
• Dispute resolution
• Policy development
https://tinyurl.com/y7v6ohyu

By having access to this information and much more from our eBook, you will certainly have a head start over other candidatesKnowing this and keeping tabs on the Legal Opportunities at the WBG is the first step in your journey toward a legal career within an international organization!

With that in mind, check out our eBook, “The World Bank Group YPP: The Essential Guide”, to discover all about the opportunities that law professionals have at the WBG YPP:

The World Bank Group YPP: The Essential Guide


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