World Food Programme
Attracted by the reputation of Swansea in the field, in 2015 the Legal Department of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger around the world, established a three-month internship with us which enables one Swansea LLM student to spend 3 months as an intern in Rome. So far, 4 of our students have benefitted from this opportunity, which takes place annually:
“During my internship, I had the chance to apply what I learnt at my LLM by carrying out research into legal matters relating to chartering, shipping, aviation, land transport, insurance, procurement, commercial and contracting law. I also assisted in the drafting of a variety of legal documents, including manuals, agreements, contracts and study legal questions. Finally, I was involved in the preparation, pursuit and negotiation of claims. I would like to express my gratitude to the School for organising this invaluable internship opportunity for me.”
Aikaterini Bali
This internship enabled Aikaterini to be involved in a wide range of legal issues relating to WFP’s supply chain: buying large quantities of food (grains, cereals, commodities, sugar, vegetable oil, specialist nutrition) from international trading houses or through regional markets, chartering vessels (or booking containers on liners) to carry it to the countries where it was to be distributed vessels, arranging its overland transport, and arranging for stowage, distribution, and internal transport. Commenting on her experience Ms Bali said: “The internship at the World Food Programme is a unique experience; it is indeed a great opportunity to undertake some valuable legal experience in the humanitarian field while applying my theoretical knowledge of maritime law.”
Katerina Kokkala
My 3-month internship at WFP has been an amazing experience! I have had the chance to join the Maritime Transport and Insurance Law Branch and work closely with a team of interesting, helpful and hardworking colleagues. During my internship, I was given the opportunity to get involved with the different stages of the supply chain, from the contract of sale to the transportation and the delivery of goods and realise how my theoretical knowledge applies in real life. On top of all however, I have had the pleasure, through my work, to assist people in need and promote WFP's good cause. The idea that your work can improve the everyday life of thousands of people is a great incentive to do your best."
Nadia El Maloui
Nadia studied her BA degree at Lorraine University (France) and enrolled on our LLM Programme in Oil/Gas and Renewable Energy Law in 2018. Nadia has previously had internships at various UN bodies and can speak French, English and Arabic fluently. She has been offered an internship at World Food Programme from 1 July 2019 onwards to deal with international sale contracts and communication in certain countries affected from civil war.