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Arbitration Internship - January 2027

CompanyPinsent Masons
LocationParis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct legal research to shape arbitral strategy and assist in building cases through analysis and drafting of submissions. They will also participate in hearing preparations, client meetings, and international conferences.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4404
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Pinsent Masons is a multinational professional services business with a robust legal foundation, operating with a clear purpose-led strategy. The firm prides itself on its commitment to making business work better for people, placing clients and communities at the forefront of its operations. With law at its core, Pinsent Masons transcends traditional legal services by integrating a diverse range of skill sets from its professionals, innovative technologies, and efficient processes to deliver a competitive advantage to its clients. Pinsent Masons has over 490 partners and 3500 people operating from 31 locations around the world. Our multi-sector focus ensures we are supporting clients at the forefront of the of the forces shaping our world, from artificial intelligence to the energy transition. This breadth allows us to provide business-critical advice in increasingly complex regulatory environments, wherever our clients need us. Pinsent Masons’ office network extends across the major international business centres of London, Dublin, Munich, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Madrid, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shenzhen, Johannesburg, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth - and the key commercial centres in the UK.
About the Role

✨ Join the frontier of international arbitration — Paris


Some disputes cross borders. The best careers do too.

@Pinsent Masons Paris is opening the doors of its International Arbitration team — commercial and investor-state — for a 6-month internship starting January 2027. Think high-stakes cross-border cases, multilingual advocacy, and a seat at the table on some of the region’s most complex disputes.

What you’ll actually do: 

🌍 Dive into legal research shaping live arbitral strategy 

⚖️ Help build the case — from analysis to submissions 

✍️ Draft memoranda, opinions, and procedural filings in French and English 

🎤 Sit in on hearing prep, client meetings, and international conferences 

📰 Stay ahead of the curve on international arbitration developments

You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with associates and partners on live matters for international clients, embedded in the day-to-day of a fast-growing, globally minded practice. 

Who we’re looking for: 

  • Law graduate students (LL.M. IEJ, or Bar School) with a genuine pull toward international arbitration.
  • Sharp researchers and confident drafters.
  • Fluent in English and French, written and spoken. 
  • Curious, rigorous, and ready to contribute from day one.

Ready to make your mark? Apply directly via this post or send your CV to Careers.France@pinsentmasons.com
#IleanaSmeureanu #SylviaTonova #MelinaWolman #FelixChalhoub #PinsentMasons

Key Skills
International ArbitrationLegal ResearchDrafting MemorandaProcedural FilingsCase AnalysisMultilingual AdvocacyCommercial LawInvestor-State ArbitrationLegal WritingCommunication
Categories
LegalConsulting