INTERPOL Internship 2027 in France: Legal Support to Programmes Internship in Lyon
Overview
INTERPOL is offering an Internship in Legal Support to Programmes (LSP) in Lyon, France, for students and recent graduates. The internship lasts about six months, starting on 4 January 2027, and is hosted in the Sub-Directorate of Legal Support to Programmes within the Directorate of Legal Support to Operations. It gives practical experience in international legal affairs, data protection, information security, emerging technologies and international police cooperation. The position carries a Basic security clearance level.
Who can apply
The internship is open to nationals of all 196 INTERPOL member countries. It suits candidates interested in legal research, legal drafting, governance, data protection, information security, emerging technologies and international cooperation. The working language is English, and INTERPOL's other languages are Arabic, French and Spanish.
What you will do
The intern supports the Legal Support to Programmes team with legal and governance assignments, including legal research and help drafting responses and documents on legal questions. Research may concern compliance with INTERPOL's Constitution and its Rules on the Processing of Data. The listing text breaks off before the rest of the duties.
What you will learn
The stated learning goals are to gain knowledge of data protection and information security frameworks, to understand how emerging technologies are regulated, to understand the legal framework governing INTERPOL and its relationship with member countries, and to learn about legal aspects of international crime, including terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime and financial crime. Interns also work in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment and develop skills useful for later employment. Areas touched on include governance, risk management and international cooperation.
How to apply
The listing does not describe the application steps or any pay or allowance, so candidates should check INTERPOL's official internship information.
Key dates
The deadline is 30 September 2026, and the internship is expected to start on 4 January 2027.