Lausanne
Legal Intern for the Municipalities and Nationality Division
- 12 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
About the job
Job Description
As a legal intern within the Municipalities and Nationality Division, you will support the legal officer of the Naturalisation Sector in managing various projects related to the implementation of the Vaud citizenship law. By joining this dynamic sector, you will notably contribute to the development of guidelines, practical sheets, as well as the preparation of training sessions aimed at internal and external audiences. You may also be required to conduct research regarding resident control matters.
If the topic of naturalisations interests you, we look forward to receiving your application!
Responsibilities
- Conduct information monitoring on naturalisation and resident control, including tracking case law
- Draft internal and external communication materials
- Carry out legal research, draft legal opinions, and participate in reviewing municipal regulations concerning resident control
- Draft formal decision projects and responses to appeals
- Participate in training related to the subject and lead practical workshops
- Plan, organise, and follow up on internal and external working sessions
For more information, please consult the internship plan by clicking here or contact Ms Sonia Sinnathamby, legal officer of the Naturalisation Sector, at +41 21 316 49 90.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in law (completed training)
- Interest in public administration and the field of naturalisations
- Excellent writing skills
- Analytical and synthetic thinking, great rigour
- Organisational skills and interpersonal abilities
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This is a fixed-term contract of 6 months, available for a person nearing the completion of their training or who has just finished. Candidates with confirmed experience as a legal officer will not be considered.
Remuneration amount: CHF 1,820.90 without 13th month salary.
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- Publication Date12/10/2026 05:00
- LocationLausanne, Switzerland
- Apply by25/10/2026 22:55
- Start Date1st December 2026 or to be agreed (Internship duration 6 months)
- Salary Grade-
- Contract TypeInternship Contract
- Work Rate80-100%
- AddressPopulation Service (SPOP)
Human Resources
Av. de Beaulieu 25
1014 Lausanne