Internship Programme

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Legal

Company Industry
Legal Profession

Emirati internship programme

Our Emirati internship programme at Freshfields will provide access to experienced lawyers and a wide range of cross-border work, including some of the most complex, challenging, and interesting projects and risk management issues/disputes in the market. This programme offers opportunities to gain practical knowledge of a law firm and gain experience working with business services departments and legal professionals. Your role as a junior member of the team will be to assist with all aspects of the departments caseload.

The opportunities are to work across our market leading dispute resolution and global transactions or business services departments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and with colleagues from international backgrounds. Some of the tasks work experience students will be involved in are (but not limited to):

• Legal research
• Translations
• Preparation for business development
• Job shadowing
• Career conversations with established legal professionals

What were looking for

• High performing individuals who have a desire to succeed in an international environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate (write and speak) in English confidently
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (training will be provided)

Application process

Please complete all the questions on the application form and upload a copy of your CV.

As part of your application you are required to indicate which month(s) you are available to complete the internship; your preferred month(s) will be accommodated where possible.