Welcome to the ABA Section of International Law's International Internship Program website, hosted by the Law Student, L.L.M., and New Lawyer Outreach Committee. The following is a listing of law firms across the globe who have offered to host internships for the Summer.
If you are interested in applying for an internship, please review the application materials requested by the firm and submit them to the contact person. In your cover letter, please identify yourself as a participant in the ABA Section of International Law International Internship Program. As a reminder, this is only a portal site; therefore, the Section is not involved in the internship process for the participating firms. All inquiries must be sent to the firms.
We hope you will benefit from the experience associated with working for a foreign law firm.
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| Firm Description: | M. & M. Bomchil, founded in 1923, is one of the most prestigious law firms in Argentina. The firm provides comprehensive legal advice to local and international clients in different areas of the law. Our lawyers are highly specialized in commercial, administrative, competition, regulatory, tax, labor, and environmental law, among other areas. Our organization is especially designed for timely meeting our clients needs. Our firm is totally devoted to meeting our clients demands. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 1,2, or 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Collaboration of ongoing legal issues. Research. Lecturing to firm attorneys on US law and practice |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 1st and 2nd year law students |
| Language: | Fluency in Spanish |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | References, recommendations (1) |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Valeria Barahona |
| Address: | Suipacha 268 |
| City: | Buenos Aires |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Zip: | C1008AAF |
| Phone: | 54 11 43217500 |
| Fax: | 54 11 43217555 |
| Email: | valeria.barahona@bomchil.com |
| Website: | www.bomchil.com |
| Deadline for Application: | |
Netherlands | Nigeria | Pakistan | Panama | Spain | Switzerland | Thailand | Turkey | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | United States | Vietnam
| ARGENTINA | Wiener Soto Caparrós
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| Firm Description: | Wiener.Soto.Caparrós is a full service law firm advising companies and individuals on investment and business activity in Argentina, including corporate formation, regulation of business activity, M&A, finance, tax, labor and litigation. For more information about the Firm please visit www.wsclegal.com. |
| Internship Available Date: | Summer or Fall |
| Duration of Internship: | 1-2 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 1 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Legal Research and Writing Drafting Corporate Documents / Conducting Due Diligence Document Translation / Language Assistance Accompanying attorneys to court, client meetings, etc. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | Recent graduates |
| Language: | Fluency in Spanish |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Recommendations (2) |
| Subsidies Offered: | Possible travel reimbursement; Stipend of AR 1500 per month |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Lara Muscolini |
| Address: | Av. Pte. Roque Sáenz Peña 637, 1st floor |
| City: | Buenos Aires |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Zip: | C1035AAB |
| Phone: | +54 11 5272 9960 |
| Fax: | +54 11 5272 9960 |
| Email: | lmuscolini@wsclegal.com |
| Website: | www.wsclegal.com |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| BELGIUM | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
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| Firm Description: | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) is a premier, full service law firm, with its headquarters in London and St. Louis, and with additional offices in Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Boulder, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Irvine, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Manchester, Miami, Moscow, New York, Paris, Phoenix, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv and Washington DC. We have approximately 1600 lawyers. Our clients are diverse and we work with a growing list of large institutions, blue-chip corporates, banks and financial institutions, major property companies and developers, public sector bodies and individuals. Our Antitrust & Competition Group includes leading practitioners with many years of experience of advising companies and other bodies across all major sectors on a wide range of EU/US and global antitrust law issues. We regularly represent clients before major antitrust authorities worldwide. We also advise and represent clients in litigation in US state/federal courts and EU national courts as well as in the European Courts. Our firm is a combination of Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) and Bryan Cave which merged into one firm in April 2018. Please see the Antitrust & Competition Group's webpage for more information. Web-bio of the main partner interns will work for is found at: |
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| Internship Available Date: | Winter (January-April), Summer (May-August), Fall (September-December) | |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months | |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 1 per period | |
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| Intern Requirements: | ||
| Education: | 1st and 2nd year law students, recent graduates (less than 1 year from graduation) | |
| Language: | Fluent English. French helpful but not required | |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | CV, cover letter; writing sample in English; transcripts; three references; recent photo of applicant, nationality and date of birth. | |
| Subsidies Offered: | Housing, monthly salary. | |
| Contact Information: | ||
| Name: | Henriette Feldborg (Office Manager) | |
| Address: | Square de Meeus 38-40 | |
| City: | Brussels | |
| Country: | Belgium | |
| Zip: | 1000 | |
| Phone: | +32 (0)2 792 24 17 | |
| Fax: | +32 (0)2 792 22 22 | |
| Email: | henriette.feldborg@blplaw.com | |
| Website: | http://www.blplaw.com/ | |
| Deadline for Application: | Summer : January 1 |
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| BRAZIL | Almeida Advogados
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| Firm Description: | Almeida Advogados is a full-service law firm with extensive operations in all aspects of Corporate Law, from advising businesses and structuring transactions to preventing disputes and undertaking litigation. Its headquarters are in São Paulo, with also full operating offices in Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, and a liaison office in Brasilia, with active correspondents in the main cities of Brazil. The firm is internationally present via a global legal network. It is the Brazilian member of Globalaw, one of the ten major worldwide legal networks, comprising more than 110 law firms with over 4,500 lawyers in 165 cities worldwide. Almeida Advogados advises both Brazilian and international clients in several contentious and non-contentious matters related to Contracts, Taxation, M&A, Joint Ventures, Real Estate (including rental lease agreements), Consumer Law, International Agreements, Labor Law, International Trade, Foreign Investments in Brazil, International Public and Private Law, Infrastructure Law, Public Law, Environmental Law, Energy Law. Intellectual Property, Licensing, Copyright, Transfer of Technology Agreements, and Litigation. The firm has a track record experience in numerous cases that are currently taking place in courts of all 26 Brazilian States and the Federal District. The firm is also active in arbitration at the Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (the leading arbitration center in Brazil), as well as before several other Brazilian chambers of arbitration. Almeida Advogados has successfully disputed cases before the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”). Furthermore, the firm also provides legal support to large foreign law firms, such as intensive assistance to a New York law firm in filing a Class Action against Petrobrás – the Brazilian state-run oil company – before the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Almeida Advogados is listed in the major national and international legal publications. |
| Internship Available Date: | Flexible |
| Duration of Internship: | 2-3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2 in São Paulo; 1 in Rio de Janeiro; 1 in Belo Horizonte. |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Legal Research and Writing, Drafting Corporate Documents, Conducting Due Diligence, Drafting legal documents in general. Document Translation/Language Assistance, Shadowing (accompanying attorneys to court, clients’ meetings, conferences, etc.). |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 1st and 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | English / Basic Portuguese would be appreciated |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Motivation letter, references. |
| Subsidies Offered: | Housing |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Chiara Ronzi |
| Address: | Avenida Faria Lima 1461, 16 - Torre Sul |
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Zip: | 01452-002 |
| Phone: | 55 11 2714-6900 |
| Fax: | 55 11 2714-6901 |
| Email: | cronzi@almeidalaw.com.br |
| Website: | www.almeidalaw.com.br |
| Deadline for Application: | Please send your application at least three months before the desired beginning date of your internship. |
| CAMBODIA | DFDL
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| Firm Description: | In 1994, DFDL was built on the foundation of a unique vision: to build an integrated international standard law firm, with in-depth knowledge of the Mekong Region, while providing specialized and personalized advisory services to the international business community. Our VISION is to be the preeminent integrated Legal and Tax Law firm based in Southeast Asia with a reputation for technical excellence, creativity and integrity. Leveraging 19 years of pioneering practices in the Mekong Region, DFDL is now building a reputation for being the obvious first choice for sophisticated transactions and projects in emerging markets across Asia and further afield. We are also committed to building a highly coveted workplace where our advisers and staff can cultivate their talents and where professional success translates into fulfilling personal lives. Our MISSION is to provide international quality, seamlessly integrated, and solution-oriented legal and tax services to establish, structure and protect our client’s business interests. DFDL is also actively involved, in tandem with local jurisdiction stakeholders, in developing the legal and regulatory environment of the emerging markets in which we operate. DFDL’s unique, innovative, and personalized services are drawn from: •The breadth of our industry- specific and technical expertise; •The depth of our local knowledge, experience and insights; and •The reach of our geographical coverage. Our Values Excellence: Industry Expertise Technical Depth, Regional Specialty, Local Knowledge Creativity: Pioneers, Frontier Spirit, Entrepreneurs, Dynamic Innovative Trust: Customer-focused Solutions-oriented, Value- adding, Open-minded, Accessible As a full service law firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services in a variety of sectors and practice areas. To better serve our clients' business needs and various business communities, we have organized our expertise into regional practice groups with experts in each country: •Energy, Mining & Infrastructure •Corporate & Commercial •Mergers & Acquisitions •Real Estate •Taxation •Asian Desks |
| Internship Available Date: | Year-round |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 3 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | The primary duties and responsibilities of an intern are the following: - Draft client correspondence, advice, memos, agreements and others under the supervision of senior advisers - Undertake legal research - Liaise with government offices and/or officers |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, letter of recommendation |
| Subsidies Offered: | To be discussed |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Antony Campbell |
| Address: | 33, Street 294, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon |
| City: | Phnom Penh |
| Country: | Cambodia |
| Zip: | |
| Phone: | +66 26 363 282 |
| Fax: | +66 2636 3290 |
| Email: | antony.campbell@dfdl.com |
| Website: | www.dfdl.com |
| Deadline for Application: | 3 weeks prior to the intended internship commencement date |
| CANADA | Moodys Tax
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| Firm Description: | We limit our practice to Canadian and US tax matters. We have two offices, one in Calgary and one in Edmonton. We have 24 professionals, 8 of whom have law degrees from US law schools. Of those 8 professionals, 4 have LLMs (tax)from NYU, 1 has an LLM (tax)from Florida, and 1 has an LLM (tax) from Georgetown. |
| Internship Available Date: | Year round |
| Duration of Internship: | 1-3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | US/Canada cross-border tax research and memo drafting. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | Second year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript |
| Subsidies Offered: | Transportation, other (TBD) |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Roy Berg |
| Address: | #2910, 715 5th Ave SW |
| City: | Calgary |
| Country: | Canada |
| Zip: | T2P 2X6 |
| Phone: | (403) 693-5120 |
| Fax: | (403) 693-5101 |
| Email: | rberg@moodystax.com |
| Website: | www.moodystax.com |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| CHINA | Anderson & Anderson LLP
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| Firm Description: | International firm, banking, IP, litigation,mining, direct foreign investment, secuities, commodities, real estate, etc. |
| Internship Available Date: | From now on |
| Duration of Internship: | 9 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2 to 3 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Legal reseach writing, client meetings, etc. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | Recent graduates who have taken the bar |
| Language: | Chinese and/or Mongolian language, helpful but not essential |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, recommendations (2) |
| Subsidies Offered: | Round trip air tickets and minor stipend for rent and living expenses in China or in Mongolia |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Ivy Huang |
| Address: | 76 Huangpu Ave. West, Suite 3901 |
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China |
| Zip: | 510623 |
| Phone: | 86-20-38392008 |
| Fax: | 86-20-38392009 |
| Email: | anderson@anallp.com |
| Website: | http://www.anallp.net |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| CHINA | Long An Law Firm
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| Firm Description: | *Established in 1992, one of the first few private law partnerships in PRC. *About 200 attorneys nationwide; with Shanghai office focusing on intl practice; *FDI, cross border M&A, International Dispute Resolution, IP (excluding patent registration), labor & employment, Intl Trade and Customs |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 2-3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2-3 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Legal research & writing of non PRC laws (mostly US, Hong Kong, UK, France, Germany, Italy); assisting partners in recieving international guests (fellow lawyers and clients); assisting partners in managing relationships with key clients and other service providers |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 1st and 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, references, recommendations (1) |
| Subsidies Offered: | Housing - For qualified interns, we will provide 3 month room and board in Shanghai valued at USD$3,000 |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Frank Hong |
| Address: | 560 ZhangYang Road, Suite 903 |
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China |
| Zip: | 200122 |
| Phone: | 9498781726 (US), 0086-13817861137 (China) |
| Fax: | 0086-21-61609008 (China), 4085168164 (US) |
| Email: | frankhong@longanlaw.com |
| Website: | www.longanlaw.com |
| Deadline for Application: | |
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| Firm Description: | ALDES is a newly opened, non profit, international public interest legal clinic for LGBTI in El Salvador; many who are low-income and living with HIV/AIDS. Our mission is to promote the health, security, dignity, and human rights of the LGBTI community in El Salvador through legal empowerment of individuals & the community as a whole. We believe that discrimination against members of the LGBTI community, including those who are HIV positive, is contrary to internationally accepted human rights norms and principles. Our work includes: reporting human rights violations, gaining access to civil justice, supporting community mobilization, maintaing international presence & support, policy & legislative reform, education on human and civil rights, sensitivity training and awareness raising initiatives. This are done throught international conferences, delegations, inter-faith meetings, cultural and commuity organizing activities. Our activities also include builing local, regional, international alliances in all segments of civil society and with govermnent entities, other NGOs, and other global rights organizations. |
| Internship Available Date: | We receive Interns on an open/rolling-basis, depending on their availability and our schedual. |
| Duration of Internship: | We are flexible, as to duration of interenship, also depending on interns' needs. |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 6 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | This is an individual, tailored Internship depending on the activities of the legal clinic at the time of application, and the interests and skills of the intern. This may include legal reserch, community outreach to the local LGBTI community, organizing sensitivty, educational training. Acompaniment of LGBTI clients to local civil service agencies, human rights NGOs, health care clinics, educational institutions, to the police dept to file complaints, etc. Web-site up keep, and social media maintenance, documenting special outreach events by photograhy, video. Documenting complaints by LGBTI individuals and finding solutions. Translating documents, proposal writing. Organizing Salvadorian pro bono attorney panel and other duties as assigned. Interns are expected to be pro active, with the ability to work as a team and also independently as required. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | Second Year Law Students Recent Graduates |
| Language: | Fluency in Spanish |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing Sample Transcript References Letter of Recommendation Photo of applicant |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Ana Montano, Atty at Law |
| Address: | c/o ALRP 1663 Mission Street, Ste. 500 |
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | USA |
| Zip: | 94103 |
| Phone: | 415.701.1200 ext 313 |
| Fax: | 54 11 43217555 |
| Email: | ana@alrp.org |
| Website: | |
| Deadline for Application: | No deadline; it is open on a rolling/continuous basis. |
| FRANCE | Artus Wise
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| Firm Description: | Please refer to our website: www.artuswise.com |
| Internship Available Date: | Other -- We are flexible |
| Duration of Internship: | Other -- We are flexible |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 1 at a time |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Assisting our lawyers with legal research |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | Second Year Law Students, Recent Graduates |
| Language: | Proficiency in French is required (oral and written) |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing Sample References Other -- We require a "Convention de Stage" which is a an agreement entered into between the firm, the student and his/her university. For further details please contact the firm |
| Subsidies Offered: | |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Corinne Bitoun |
| Address: | 154 boulevard Haussmann |
| City: | Paris |
| Country: | France |
| Zip: | 75008 |
| Phone: | 33145023838 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | cbitoun@artuswise.com |
| Website: | www.artuswise.com |
| Deadline for Application: | None |
| GERMANY | Harmsen Utescher
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| Firm Description: | Established in 1895, the firm is one of the leading IP boutiques in Germany and offers a full range of legal services in Intellectual Property Law and related fields of law. The firm is one of the few in Germany whose team includes both, Patent Attorneys and Attorneys-at-Law. The attorneys of the firm are entitled to represent their clients before the German and European Patent Offices, the German Federal Patent Court and, in certain cases, before the Federal Supreme Court as well as before the European Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market, the Courts of the European Union, and all German District and Upper District Courts. The firm is handling IP law matters, both, prosecution and litigation, in Germany and, on a global scale, through its excellent worldwide network of co-operating IP law firms. Several of the firm's attorneys have been educated in US and UK law schools and are, therefore, familiar with the legal traditions of civil and common law. The firm's partners and associates are members of various international associations, such as AIPPI, ABA, ECTA, INTA, FICPI, MARQUES, PTMG, in many of them as chairperson. The firm is well-known for its traditional fields of IP practice, namely German and international trademark law, licensing, patent and utility model law, design and copyright law, media law, and antitrust law. Furthermore, the firm concentrates on unfair competition law, pharmaceutical law, food and cosmetics law, sports law and IT law. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 1 or 2 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 1 at a time |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Our interns will be involved in the daily work of an IP law firm, particularly opposition proceedings regarding Community trademarks at the OHIM, trademark searches, application proceedings etc. Therefore, we require first experience in IP law, fluent English and proficiency in German. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | Proficiency in German |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Transcript |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Matthias Berger |
| Address: | Neuer Wall 80 |
| City: | Hamburg |
| Country: | Germany |
| Zip: | 20354 |
| Phone: | +49-40-376909-0 |
| Fax: | +49-40-376909-99 |
| Email: | mbe@humail.de |
| Website: | www.harmsen.utescher.com |
| Deadline for Application: | n/a |
| INDIA | J. Sagar Associates
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| Firm Description: | A full service Corporate Law Firm, in India, with offices in Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 1, 2, or 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 3 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | 1. Research 2. Report writing 3. Assisting attorneys in drafting and negotiations 4. Some support in paralegal work |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, references |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Sajai Singh |
| Address: | 4121/B, 19th A Main, 6th Cross, HAL II Stage Extension |
| City: | Bangalore |
| Country: | India |
| Zip: | 560038 |
| Phone: | +91-80-25200045 |
| Fax: | +91-80-25200044 |
| Email: | sajai@jsalaw.com |
| Website: | www.jsalaw.com |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| INDIA | Surana & Surana International Attorneys
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| Firm Description: | Surana & Surana Professional Services Group provides legal, consulting and financial services to domestic and international clients. SSIA amongst the top 10 law firms in India are the largest in South India catering to clients Pan India and abroad. It has been providing services in 46 cities and towns in India. SSIA has more than 50 professionals, including attorneys, accountants, company secretaries, engineers and management professionals. SSIA specializes in international business law and the firm's practice is divided into four broad areas: IP, Corporate (including tax), Litigation, Infrastructure and Real Estate. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 6 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | The interns' work profile will consist of a variety of tasks. We involve our interns in case files and entrust them with legal research, document review, drafting of contracts and litigation documents. Interns also participate in client meetings and get an opportunity to visit courts for the relevant case trials. They are also involved in conducting country specific and industrial sector specific studies as well as performing research on business, investment and cooperation opportunities between India and the rest of the world. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | Chinese, Spanish, Portugese Apart from English, fluency in any of the specified languages would be considered favourably. |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, letter of motivation |
| Subsidies Offered: | Housing, lunch on working days |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Dr. Vinod Surana |
| Address: | International Law Centre, 61-63, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore |
| City: | Chennai, Tamilnadu |
| Country: | India |
| Zip: | 600 004 |
| Phone: | 91 44 2812 0000 |
| Fax: | 91 44 2812 0001 |
| Email: | intellect@lawindia.com |
| Website: | www.lawindia.com |
| Deadline for Application: | Apply at least 6/8 months in advance |
| INDIA | Koura & Co., Advocates & Barrister
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| Firm Description: | Specialize in cross-border commercial transactions and infrastructure projects, advise on corporate law, litigation and arbitration, 12 lawyers, gender balanced, several are dual (US or UK) qualified, clients include multinationals and blue chip Indian companies |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 2 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Assist lawyers in legal research, drafting opinions and pleadings, due diligence, advising on regulatory (foreign exchange control) compliance, contract drafting and review, title search and conveyancing, support client development activities |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 1st and 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Transcript, references |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Anand S. Dayal, JD 1992 Cornell |
| Address: | Tribhuvan Complex, Flat 236-239 |
| City: | Ishwar Nagar, New Delhi |
| Country: | India |
| Zip: | 110068 |
| Phone: | (+91-11) 2632-2240 |
| Fax: | (+91-11) 2632-1544 |
| Email: | dayala@vsnl.com |
| Website: | www.kouraco.com |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| ISRAEL | Sherby & Co., Advs.
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| Firm Description: | Israeli law firm, specializing in international litigation and arbitration. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 2-3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Researching US law; drafting English lang. affidavits; prep chronologies |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 1st and 2nd year law students |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, references, recommendations (2) |
| Subsidies Offered: | Local transp. only |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Eric Sherby |
| Address: | 12 Menachem Begin Street |
| City: | Ramat Gan |
| Country: | Israel |
| Zip: | 52521 |
| Phone: | 01197237538668 |
| Fax: | 01197237538669 |
| Email: | eric@sherby.co.il |
| Website: | www.sherby.co.il |
| Deadline for Application: | ASAP |
| ITALY | LAWYALTY Avvocati Associati
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| Firm Description: | Firm acting mainly on international commercial transactions, M&A and company law, employment |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 Months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 1 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Assist firm's lawyers drafting contracts and documents; translations |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | |
| Language: | Fluency in Italian |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Gad Matalon |
| Address: | Via Cappuccio 12 |
| City: | Milano |
| Country: | Italy |
| Zip: | 20123 |
| Phone: | +390236707650 |
| Fax: | +390236707669 |
| Email: | gmatalon@lawyalty.it |
| Website: | www.lawyalty.it |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| LAOS | DFDL
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| Firm Description: | In 1994, DFDL was built on the foundation of a unique vision: to build an integrated international standard law firm, with in-depth knowledge of the Mekong Region, while providing specialized and personalized advisory services to the international business community. Our VISION is to be the preeminent integrated Legal and Tax Law firm based in Southeast Asia with a reputation for technical excellence, creativity and integrity. Leveraging 19 years of pioneering practices in the Mekong Region, DFDL is now building a reputation for being the obvious first choice for sophisticated transactions and projects in emerging markets across Asia and further afield. We are also committed to building a highly coveted workplace where our advisers and staff can cultivate their talents and where professional success translates into fulfilling personal lives. Our MISSION is to provide international quality, seamlessly integrated, and solution-oriented legal and tax services to establish, structure and protect our client’s business interests. DFDL is also actively involved, in tandem with local jurisdiction stakeholders, in developing the legal and regulatory environment of the emerging markets in which we operate. DFDL’s unique, innovative, and personalized services are drawn from: •The breadth of our industry- specific and technical expertise; •The depth of our local knowledge, experience and insights; and •The reach of our geographical coverage. Our Values Excellence: Industry Expertise Technical Depth, Regional Specialty, Local Knowledge Creativity: Pioneers, Frontier Spirit, Entrepreneurs, Dynamic Innovative Trust: Customer-focused Solutions-oriented, Value- adding, Open-minded, Accessible As a full service law firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services in a variety of sectors and practice areas. To better serve our clients' business needs and various business communities, we have organized our expertise into regional practice groups with experts in each country: •Energy, Mining & Infrastructure •Corporate & Commercial •Mergers & Acquisitions •Real Estate •Taxation •Asian Desks |
| Internship Available Date: | Year-round |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 3 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | The primary duties and responsibilities of an intern are the following: - Draft client correspondence, advice, memos, agreements and others under the supervision of senior advisers - Undertake legal research - Liaise with government offices and/or officers |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, letter of recommendation |
| Subsidies Offered: | To be discussed |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Antony Campbell |
| Address: | 33, Street 294, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon |
| City: | Phnom Penh |
| Country: | Cambodia |
| Zip: | |
| Phone: | +66 26 363 282 |
| Fax: | +66 2636 3290 |
| Email: | antony.campbell@dfdl.com |
| Website: | www.dfdl.com |
| Deadline for Application: | 3 weeks prior to the intended internship commencement date |
| MONGOLIA | Erdem Bayar
|
| Firm Description: | IP and due diligence law firm |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 1 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Client development |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | Recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample |
| Subsidies Offered: | Housing |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Battsengel |
| Address: | Ulaanbaatar |
| City: | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country: | Mongolia |
| Zip: | |
| Phone: | 976-11-50886508 |
| Fax: | 976-11-326063 |
| Email: | bagii@bayarlaw.mn |
| Website: | www.bayarlaw.mn |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| MONGOLIA | Anderson & Anderson LLP
|
| Firm Description: | Anderson & Anderson LLP is an international law firm, long established in the United States and Asia. The firm handles corporate finance transactions, mining, direct foreign investment, intellectual property registrations and infringement, public offerings, power plant contracts, litigation and arbitration, taxes, real estate transactions, commodities and securities, and has established hundreds of corporations in Asia. It offers large firm expertise, while providing the personalized service and responsiveness of smaller firms. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | Preferred internship duration is nine months, but is negotiable |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | The successful candidate will join a busy team and enjoy a great deal of autonomy and responsibility, and should have previous international experience. The intern should be a team player and have an interest in business development. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | Recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, references, cover letter |
| Subsidies Offered: | Transportation, housing |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Ariunkhuj Molom, Office Manager |
| Address: | Suite 1008, 10th Floor, Grand Plaza, Enkhtaivan Ave-46, Bayangol District |
| City: | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country: | Mongolia |
| Zip: | 210628 |
| Phone: | + 976-7011-9339 |
| Fax: | + 976-7011-9669 |
| Email: | anderson.mongolia@anallp.com |
| Website: | http://www.anallp.com |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| MYANMAR | DFDL
|
| Firm Description: | In 1994, DFDL was built on the foundation of a unique vision: to build an integrated international standard law firm, with in-depth knowledge of the Mekong Region, while providing specialized and personalized advisory services to the international business community. Our VISION is to be the preeminent integrated Legal and Tax Law firm based in Southeast Asia with a reputation for technical excellence, creativity and integrity. Leveraging 19 years of pioneering practices in the Mekong Region, DFDL is now building a reputation for being the obvious first choice for sophisticated transactions and projects in emerging markets across Asia and further afield. We are also committed to building a highly coveted workplace where our advisers and staff can cultivate their talents and where professional success translates into fulfilling personal lives. Our MISSION is to provide international quality, seamlessly integrated, and solution-oriented legal and tax services to establish, structure and protect our client’s business interests. DFDL is also actively involved, in tandem with local jurisdiction stakeholders, in developing the legal and regulatory environment of the emerging markets in which we operate. DFDL’s unique, innovative, and personalized services are drawn from: •The breadth of our industry- specific and technical expertise; •The depth of our local knowledge, experience and insights; and •The reach of our geographical coverage. Our Values Excellence: Industry Expertise Technical Depth, Regional Specialty, Local Knowledge Creativity: Pioneers, Frontier Spirit, Entrepreneurs, Dynamic Innovative Trust: Customer-focused Solutions-oriented, Value- adding, Open-minded, Accessible As a full service law firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services in a variety of sectors and practice areas. To better serve our clients' business needs and various business communities, we have organized our expertise into regional practice groups with experts in each country: •Energy, Mining & Infrastructure •Corporate & Commercial •Mergers & Acquisitions •Real Estate •Taxation •Asian Desks |
| Internship Available Date: | Year-round |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 3 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | The primary duties and responsibilities of an intern are the following: - Draft client correspondence, advice, memos, agreements and others under the supervision of senior advisers - Undertake legal research - Liaise with government offices and/or officers |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, letter of recommendation |
| Subsidies Offered: | To be discussed |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Ryan Marin |
| Address: | 33, Street 294, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon |
| City: | Antony Campbell |
| Country: | Cambodia |
| Zip: | |
| Phone: | +66 26 363 282 |
| Fax: | +66 2636 3290 |
| Email: | antony.campbell@dfdl.com |
| Website: | www.dfdl.com |
| Deadline for Application: | 3 weeks prior to the intended internship commencement date |
| NETHERLANDS | International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals
|
| Firm Description: | The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia is a United Nations tribunal responsible for trials of persons charged with serious violations of the Geneva Conventions after 1991 in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | Minimum time is 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | Varies |
| Intern Responsibilities: | The interns in Court Management will assist in daily operations of the 21st century courtrooms. They will conduct a wide range of research to support submissions made on behalf of the Registry for the Tribunal. Interns assigned to Chambers conduct research, prepare written judgements, orders and decisions for the international judiciary presiding over the war crimes trials. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | English, French or B/C/S |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Transcript, references, recommendations, on line application at https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx or at http://www.icty.org/en/employment/internships |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | internshipoffice@un.org |
| Address: | Churchillplein 1 |
| City: | The Hague |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Zip: | 2517 JW |
| Phone: | |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | murnane@un.org |
| Website: | un.org/icty |
| Deadline for Application: | These are ongoing opportunities until the Tribunal's closure |
| NETHERLANDS | Special Tribunal for Lebanon
|
| Firm Description: | The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is responsible for The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is a tribunal of international character. Its primary mandate is to hold trials for the people accused of carrying out the attack of 14 February 2005 which killed 22 people, including the former prime minister of Lebanon, Rafik Hariri, and injured many others. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | Minimum time is 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | Varies |
| Intern Responsibilities: | The interns in Court Management will assist in daily operations of the 21st century courtrooms. They will conduct a wide range of research to support submissions made on behalf of the Registry for the Tribunal. Interns assigned to Chambers conduct research, prepare written judgements, orders and decisions for the international judiciary presiding over the war crimes trials. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | English, French or Arabic |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Transcript, references, recommendations, on line application at https://www.specialtribunalforlebanon.com/en/jobs |
| Subsidies Offered: | There is a very limited stipend option for qualifying candidates. See the website for details. |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | https://www.specialtribunalforlebanon.com/en/jobs/internships/666-special-tribunal-for-lebanon-internship-programme |
| Address: | Dokter van der Stamstraat 1 |
| City: | Leidschendam |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Zip: | 2265 BC |
| Phone: | |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | stl-internship@un.org |
| Website: | stl-tsl.org |
| Deadline for Application: | These are ongoing opportunities until the Tribunal's closure |
| NIGERIA | Aluko & Oyebode
|
| Firm Description: | Aluko & Oyebode is one of the largest integrated law firms in Nigeria, providing a comprehensive range of specialist legal services to a highly diversified clientele. The firm has 16 Partners and a full complement of Professional and Admin & Support staff. The firm operates from its 3 offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja. The firm provides a comprehensive range of specialist legal services to a highly diversified clientele, including top-tier international and multinational clients. Our practice areas include energy & natural resources, corporate and commercial, banking and finance, capital markets/mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution (litigation & arbitration), telecommunications, intellectual property, real estate, maritime, privatization and advisory services. More information about the firm is available at our website (www.aluko-oyebode.com). |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | Maximum of 2 Months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Aluko & Oyebode’s aim is to provide interns with the opportunity to gain knowledge of substantive legal and business issues and understand practical issues of the legal profession. Interns will have the opportunity to be involved in all the practice areas of the firm. An intern’s practical experience will include research, drafting and analyzing legal documents and preparing legal opinions. Interns will have an opportunity of working with both Partners and Senior Associates. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | One (1) exceptional 2nd or 3rd Year law student or Recent Graduate who is interested in gaining international legal experience. |
| Language: | |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | We look forward to receiving Resumes & Cover Letters from prospective interns and will let you know if there is any additional information we require and will also keep your office updated on the status of our review process/communications with whichever intern we select. |
| Subsidies Offered: | The firm will provide the potential intern with airport transfer on arrival in and departure from Nigeria, a monthly stipend of $500 ( Five Hundred Dollars ). Aluko & Oyebode will not provide accommodation (for non – Nigerians ) in Nigeria nor contribute to the cost of flight tickets. Aluko & Oyebode will however provide the necessary documentation ( Letter of Invitation ) required for the processing of a Nigerian Visa. |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Abimbola Omotoso, Human Resources Manager |
| Address: | |
| City: | Lagos (Other Offices – Abuja & Port Harcourt) |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Zip: | |
| Phone: | +2348107251006 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | bimbo.omotoso@aluko-oyebode.com |
| Website: | |
| Deadline for Application: | March 31, 2017 |
| PAKISTAN | Tallat sohail law assicates
|
| Firm Description: | currently we are working in the field of tax family law civil matter. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 2 to 4 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | |
| Language: | English |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript |
| Subsidies Offered: | Housing |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Tallat sohail |
| Address: | 484 N samanabad |
| City: | lahore, Punjab |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| Zip: | 54600 |
| Phone: | 00924236130247 |
| Fax: | 0092426130247 |
| Email: | tallat_sohail@hotmail.com |
| Website: | |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| SPAIN | Hamilton Abogados
|
| Firm Description: | Domestic and international arbitration; litigation,cross-border transactions |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 2 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 1 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Research and drafting |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students |
| Language: | Fluency in Spanish |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, recommendations |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Calvin Hamilton |
| Address: | Espalter, 15, 1 Izda |
| City: | Madrid |
| Country: | Spain |
| Zip: | 28014 |
| Phone: | +34 91 429 7740 |
| Fax: | +34 91 420 3906 |
| Email: | chamilton@hamiltonabogados.com |
| Website: | www.hamiltonabogados.com (under construction) |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| SWITZERLAND | Zwicky Windlin & Partner
|
| Firm Description: | Law firm in business law, tax, private client issues and litigation, civil law notaries. Pushy and fast growing firm, hard working but strong focus on work-life balance, elegant but un-stuffy |
| Internship Available Date: | To be agreed |
| Duration of Internship: | 1 month |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 1 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Daily work, approx 50 % in English, depends on the day's catch |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 1st and 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | Fluency in German |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | References, recommendations (2), inscription material university |
| Subsidies Offered: | Housing, basic salary (CHF 1'200) |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Dr. Markus Zwicky |
| Address: | Seepark/Gartenstrasse 4 |
| City: | Zug |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Zip: | 6304 |
| Phone: | +41 41 728 71 61 |
| Fax: | +41 41 728 71 66 |
| Email: | m.zwicky@zwplaw.ch |
| Website: | www.zwplaw.ch |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| THAILAND | DFDL
|
| Firm Description: | In 1994, DFDL was built on the foundation of a unique vision: to build an integrated international standard law firm, with in-depth knowledge of the Mekong Region, while providing specialized and personalized advisory services to the international business community. Our VISION is to be the preeminent integrated Legal and Tax Law firm based in Southeast Asia with a reputation for technical excellence, creativity and integrity. Leveraging 19 years of pioneering practices in the Mekong Region, DFDL is now building a reputation for being the obvious first choice for sophisticated transactions and projects in emerging markets across Asia and further afield. We are also committed to building a highly coveted workplace where our advisers and staff can cultivate their talents and where professional success translates into fulfilling personal lives. Our MISSION is to provide international quality, seamlessly integrated, and solution-oriented legal and tax services to establish, structure and protect our client’s business interests. DFDL is also actively involved, in tandem with local jurisdiction stakeholders, in developing the legal and regulatory environment of the emerging markets in which we operate. DFDL’s unique, innovative, and personalized services are drawn from: •The breadth of our industry- specific and technical expertise; •The depth of our local knowledge, experience and insights; and •The reach of our geographical coverage. Our Values Excellence: Industry Expertise Technical Depth, Regional Specialty, Local Knowledge Creativity: Pioneers, Frontier Spirit, Entrepreneurs, Dynamic Innovative Trust: Customer-focused Solutions-oriented, Value- adding, Open-minded, Accessible As a full service law firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services in a variety of sectors and practice areas. To better serve our clients' business needs and various business communities, we have organized our expertise into regional practice groups with experts in each country: •Energy, Mining & Infrastructure •Corporate & Commercial •Mergers & Acquisitions •Real Estate •Taxation •Asian Desks |
| Internship Available Date: | Year-round |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 3 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | The primary duties and responsibilities of an intern are the following: - Draft client correspondence, advice, memos, agreements and others under the supervision of senior advisers - Undertake legal research - Liaise with government offices and/or officers |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, letter of recommendation |
| Subsidies Offered: | To be discussed |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Antony Campbell |
| Address: | 33, Street 294, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon |
| City: | Phnom Penh |
| Country: | Cambodia |
| Zip: | |
| Phone: | +66 26 363 282 |
| Fax: | +66 2636 3290 |
| Email: | antony.campbell@dfdl.com |
| Website: | www.dfdl.com |
| Deadline for Application: | 3 weeks prior to the intended internship commencement date |
| TURKEY | Rosenblatt & Company
|
| Firm Description: | Our firm focuses on cross border transactions and support of foreign investors in Southern Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia through offices in New York, Istanbul, Cairo and Almaty. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 1-2 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Involved in all aspects of transactions that they have capacity and where applicable linguistic skills for. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required (Russian, Arabic and Turkish helpful) |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, references |
| Subsidies Offered: | Food and local transport allowance |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Phillip Rosenblatt |
| Address: | Kore Sehitleri Caddesi, No 33 |
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey |
| Zip: | 34000 |
| Phone: | +90 212 217 9000 |
| Fax: | +90 212 217 6600 |
| Email: | phillip.rosenblatt@rosenblattandco.com |
| Website: | www.rosenblattandco.com |
| Deadline for Application: | Rolling basis |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Firm Description: | Founded in 1947, the International Bar Association (IBA) is the world's largest organisation of Law Societies, Bar Associations and individual lawyers. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | We take 10 interns per quarter: 7 to work with the Human Rights Institute and 3 to work with the Special Projects Team on business and economic law. |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Interns will assist the IBA in developing academic papers, memos and report, and research on key legal topics of both local and international relevance. Interns will have the opportunity to become involved in the work of either the Human Rights Institute as it promotes human rights throughout the world or to support the IBA's work on Business Law. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates, postgraduate students, qualified lawyers. |
| Language: | Spanish and French are always very helpful, though not mandatory. |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, recommendations, cover letter, CV, application form – information on all to be found on the IBA website. |
| Subsidies Offered: | Can apply for a scholarship, Funding application form can be downloaded from the website. |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Helen Ugwu |
| Address: | 4th Floor 10 St. Bride Street |
| City: | London |
| Country: | UK |
| Zip: | EC4A 4AD |
| Phone: | +44 (0)20 7842 0090 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | internprogramme@int-bar.org |
| Website: | www.ibanet.org |
| Deadline for Application: | See Website |
| UNITED KINGDOM | Law Offices of Richard S. Goldstein
|
| Firm Description: | OUR LAW FIRM HAS OFFICES BOTH IN NEW YORK CITY AS WELL AS LONDON WHERE WE SPECIALIZE EXCLUSIBELY IN U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW AND BUSINESS VISAS. |
| Internship Available Date: | |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months, at least 2 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | UP TO TWO IN EACH CITY |
| Intern Responsibilities: | THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EACH INTERN IN EITHER OFFICE WILL BE FULLY COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR ABILITIES BUT WILL CERTAINLY INCLUDE LEGAL RESEARCH AND DRAFTING. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 1st and 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Recommendations |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Richard Goldstein |
| Address: | 96A Mount Street |
| City: | London |
| Country: | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Zip: | WIK 2TB |
| Phone: | 020 7499 8200 |
| Fax: | 020 7499 8300 |
| Email: | RICHARDGOLDSTEIN@GOLDSTEINVISA.COM |
| Website: | WWW.GOLDSTEINVISA.COM |
| Deadline for Application: | AS SOON AS POSSIBLE |
| UNITED STATES | Asylum Access
|
| Firm Description: | Aslyum Access is a San Francisco based non-profit that gives refugees the tools to assert their legal rights where they need it most: in their first countries of refuge. Asylum Access was founded to make legal advocacy available to the thousands of refugees who would otherwise face detention, deportation, torture or death -- and to help these refugees to assert their rights to work, send their children to school, and begin rebuilding their lives, free from fear. |
| Internship Available Date: | Rolling Basis |
| Duration of Internship: | Six Months or more |
| Number of Possible Interns: | Dependent upon applicant pool |
| Intern Responsibilities: | Volunteer Legal Advocates provide on-the-ground legal counsel and representation for refugees in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and by advocating for refugee rights. We accept lawyers and highly-qualified law students who are able to commit to six or three months. Our volunteers receive an intensive training in international refugee law, and practice before local offices of the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees. Volunteers may also have the opportunity to engage in policy advocacy at a national or international level. We also have Policy, Communications, and Development internships at our San Francisco office. |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 1st and 2nd year law students |
| Language: | None Required, Spanish (Dependent Upon Internship and Location) |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, references, cover letter |
| Subsidies Offered: | None |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Emily Arnold-Fernandez |
| Address: | P.O. Box 14205 |
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | USA |
| Zip: | 94114 |
| Phone: | (+1) 415.285.6002 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | volunteer@asylumaccess.org |
| Website: | www.asylumaccess.org |
| Deadline for Application: | |
| VIETNAM | DFDL
|
| Firm Description: | In 1994, DFDL was built on the foundation of a unique vision: to build an integrated international standard law firm, with in-depth knowledge of the Mekong Region, while providing specialized and personalized advisory services to the international business community. Our VISION is to be the preeminent integrated Legal and Tax Law firm based in Southeast Asia with a reputation for technical excellence, creativity and integrity. Leveraging 19 years of pioneering practices in the Mekong Region, DFDL is now building a reputation for being the obvious first choice for sophisticated transactions and projects in emerging markets across Asia and further afield. We are also committed to building a highly coveted workplace where our advisers and staff can cultivate their talents and where professional success translates into fulfilling personal lives. Our MISSION is to provide international quality, seamlessly integrated, and solution-oriented legal and tax services to establish, structure and protect our client’s business interests. DFDL is also actively involved, in tandem with local jurisdiction stakeholders, in developing the legal and regulatory environment of the emerging markets in which we operate. DFDL’s unique, innovative, and personalized services are drawn from: •The breadth of our industry- specific and technical expertise; •The depth of our local knowledge, experience and insights; and •The reach of our geographical coverage. Our Values Excellence: Industry Expertise Technical Depth, Regional Specialty, Local Knowledge Creativity: Pioneers, Frontier Spirit, Entrepreneurs, Dynamic Innovative Trust: Customer-focused Solutions-oriented, Value- adding, Open-minded, Accessible As a full service law firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services in a variety of sectors and practice areas. To better serve our clients' business needs and various business communities, we have organized our expertise into regional practice groups with experts in each country: •Energy, Mining & Infrastructure •Corporate & Commercial •Mergers & Acquisitions •Real Estate •Taxation •Asian Desks |
| Internship Available Date: | Year-round |
| Duration of Internship: | 3 months |
| Number of Possible Interns: | 3 |
| Intern Responsibilities: | The primary duties and responsibilities of an intern are the following: - Draft client correspondence, advice, memos, agreements and others under the supervision of senior advisers - Undertake legal research - Liaise with government offices and/or officers |
| Intern Requirements: | |
| Education: | 2nd year law students, recent graduates |
| Language: | None required |
| Application Materials (in addition to resume): | Writing sample, transcript, letter of recommendation |
| Subsidies Offered: | To be discussed |
| Contact Information: | |
| Name: | Antony Campbell |
| Address: | 33, Street 294, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon |
| City: | Phnom Penh |
| Country: | Cambodia |
| Zip: | |
| Phone: | +66 26 363 282 |
| Fax: | +66 2636 3290 |
| Email: | antony.campbell@dfdl.com |
| Website: | www.dfdl.com |
| Deadline for Application: | 3 weeks prior to the intended internship commencement date |