About Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through artificial intelligence (e.g. Harvey) and our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of taxation. To find out more please visit .
Role overview:
Our internship programme is aimed at students pursuing a Master's degree or holding an LL.M who would like to gain first-hand experience with a leading law firm.
We are offering internships of 3 to 6 months throughout the year in all our practice areas:
- Global Loans
- Corporate
- Investment Funds
- Tax
During your internship, your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting legal research;
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents;
- Supporting lawyers on a daily basis on a variety of tasks and clients cases;
- Contributing to knowledge management and sharing.
You will have a real possibility of development within the firm and the occasion to work on a wide range of exciting and market leading transactions.
You will be deeply involved in teams and will work alongside experts who will coach you and provide you with valuable and constructive feedback.
Essential skills and experience:
Experience:
- You are pursuing a Master's degree in law, an LL.M. programme, or are preparing for the French Bar exam (stage PPI). A specialized Master's degree or a business management degree (HEC, ESCP, IEP, ESSEC, etc.) would be an asset;
- Preliminary experience gained through internships within a law firm is a strong advantage.
Skills:
- Fluency in English and French is a must, German and/or Luxembourgish would be an asset;
- An adaptable person who is eager to learn;
- A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels;
- Excellent legal analysis;
- Proactive commercial approach;
- Excellent communication skills, in particular confident to express yourself in writing.
What makes Ashurst a great place to work:
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
- Exposure to market-leading transactions and the opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions and sectors;
- Join a close-knit, human-sized team and benefit from direct mentorship, immediate responsibility and day-to-day collaboration with senior colleagues;
- A collaborative, diverse and supportive environment where excellence is expected, but support is guaranteed;
- We encourage innovation, embrace change, and welcome new ideas.
Interested? Apply online by submitting your CV and cover letter. We encourage you to indicate your preferred department(s) for the internship in your cover letter.
