Law Internships

Overview

As a law intern on our award-winning law internship program, you will support and learn from top industry professionals with work that includes going to client meetings, case management and legal research. Our interns can also take on roles within criminal justice, including advocacy, psychology, research, and criminal law.

We are proud to have placed legal interns in a wide variety of roles across the globe, both online & in-person. Previous international law internships have taken place in organizations ranging from large multinationals like Grant Thornton through to exciting LegalTech firms.

This career field is available online and in our law hubs in Bangkok, Melbourne, Medellín, New York, Dublin, London, and Madrid.

Responsibilities

Researching and reporting on previous case studies and legislation

In your capacity as a law intern, a significant part of your role may involve conducting extensive research on past case studies and relevant legislation. This research is instrumental in building a strong legal foundation and understanding the precedents and laws that pertain to the cases at hand. You may also be responsible for compiling and presenting your findings in comprehensive reports.

Assisting with preparation for trials, hearings, and depositions

Your responsibilities could include actively participating in the preparation for legal proceedings, such as trials, hearings, and depositions. This entails tasks like organizing evidence, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with legal teams to ensure everything is well-prepared and organized for these critical events.

Attending client meetings and assisting with clerical work

As an intern, you may have the opportunity to attend client meetings, where you'll gain valuable exposure to client interactions and the legal consultation process. You could also be involved in various clerical tasks, which may include document filing, record-keeping, and ensuring the efficient functioning of the law office or department.

Programs

In-person International Law Internship
Combine first-class professional experience and cultural immersion with a law internship abroad in one of our 9 destinations around the world. Every year, 2,000+ ambitious professionals advance their careers in exciting global cities through hands-on experience in legal and professional environments.

Remote Law Internship
Strengthen your CV and grow your professional network from anywhere in the world with a remote law internship. The greatest advantage of a remote internship is the flexibility to gain real-world legal experience on your own schedule. All you need is your laptop and an interest in the legal field.

Digital Nomad Law Internship
Work remotely while exploring an exciting international destination through our digital nomad internship program. Gain experience in law while traveling, immersing yourself in new cultures, and living like a local to combine career development with flexibility and adventure.

What You Can Expect

Our law internship program is designed to give you more than just experience on paper. You’ll gain practical exposure to real legal environments, strengthen your analytical and professional skill set, and build the kind of hands-on industry experience that’s difficult to develop in a classroom alone.

From the moment you apply, our team works closely with you to understand your background, interests, and career goals. We then match you with a role that aligns with your profile, ensuring your placement is tailored to your experience level and preferred area of law. You can learn more about the full program process, from application to alumni, here.

Want to know what the experience is really like? Hear directly from past interns who completed our law internship program and discover how they made the most of their time abroad:

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Career Advancement Training

Law interns on our programs benefit from career advancement tools before, during, and after their internship experience. These resources are designed to help you prepare for your internship, maximize your experience while interning internationally (either in-person or remotely), and confidently present your experience to future employers.

You’ll receive training through videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and projects, and will earn a certificate upon completion. Topics include critical thinking, professional communication, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global and cultural fluency, which are all highly transferable skills that will support your development in legal careers.

You’ll also gain access to our CV improvement tools, along with exclusive workshops tailored to professional careers, including interview preparation sessions, CV review workshops, networking guidance, and LinkedIn optimization workshops.

Once you’ve completed your international law internship with us, you’ll have the opportunity to receive guidance on your next career steps from experienced career coaches. We’re proud to work with industry experts who can help you navigate topics such as presenting your international internship experience, LinkedIn branding, salary negotiations, interview strategies, and other career-related topics.

Example Host Organizations

We partner with over 3,000 host organisations worldwide, connecting participants to law internships across a wide range of legal sectors and global destinations. Our network is constantly growing, giving you access to exciting and high-quality opportunities with law firms, legal consultancies, corporate legal departments, nonprofit organisations, and international businesses.

While we cannot guarantee placement with a specific company or law firm, we do guarantee an internship offer in your primary or secondary career field. This ensures you gain hands-on legal experience that strengthens your CV and improves your long-term career prospects.

Interested in making an impact in the legal field? Explore our example host organizations, where participants gain professional experience supporting legal research, case preparation, compliance work, contract review, and projects that help organisations navigate legal and regulatory challenges.