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Internship - International Arbitration Group (January-June 2028)

CompanyFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
LocationParis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Work with Freshfields' International Arbitration Group on a broad range of cross-border matters, including complex international disputes undergoing arbitration. The internship provides exposure to the team's work and is also a pathway for recruiting junior associates.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6882
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law. In a complex world where new opportunities evolve quickly, we are a trusted, forward-thinking partner who can give clients the edge and help propel their ambitions. At Freshfields we are steadfast champions of our clients—that’s why leading global companies turn to us when it matters most. We are proud to be recognised as a top-tier leader in the practice areas most important to clients around the world today. We bring bold thinking, deep expertise and the latest capabilities to help clients make critical decisions, prepare for new opportunities, and tackle unprecedented matters. When opportunities stretch across borders, we connect clients with experts and advisors from across our global team. We are deeply committed to making a positive impact for our clients, our communities and the people we serve, and we are transparent about our efforts to drive change. --- Freshfields has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.
About the Role

LE CABINET


Freshfields est un Cabinet d'avocats d'affaires anlo-saxon implanté à Paris depuis plus de 50 ans. Il figure parmi les structures les plus prestigieuses. Avec plus de 130 avocats à la Cour en France, ce Cabinet présente une offre de prestations de premier plan, qui intègre les pratiques essentielles du droit des affaires, à Paris comme au plan international. Sa présence dans l'ensemble des pays développés ou émergents lui permet d'accompagner ses clients, grandes entreprises ou Etats, dans leurs transactions ou contentieux les plus stratégiques.


VOTRE PROFIL


Nous acceptons les candidatures pour des stages au bureau de Paris pour une durée de six mois à partir de janvier 2028. 


Nous accueillons les candidatures d'excellents étudiants de niveau licence et master en droit, ainsi que celles d'étudiants déjà diplômés. L'anglais est la seule langue dont la maîtrise est un impératif, mais la maîtrise d'autres langues, en particulier l'allemand, l'arabe, l'espagnol, le français, le mandarin, le portugais ou le russe, serait un réel atout.


VOS MISSIONS


Un stage au sein de la pratique d’Arbitrage International du Cabinet Freshfields vous offrira l’opportunité de travailler au sein d’une équipe dynamique sur un large éventail de travaux transfrontaliers, y compris certains des litiges internationaux les plus complexes et les plus intéressants faisant actuellement l'objet d'un arbitrage.


Le stage est notre méthode de prédilection pour le recrutement de nos collaborateurs juniors - nos avocats ayant pour la plupart débuté leurs carrières au sein de notre bureau en tant que stagiaires.


Pour postuler, veuillez soumettre un curriculum vitae mis à jour avec vos résultats académiques, y compris les mentions et un relevé de notes, ne dépassant pas une page, avant le dimanche 22 novembre 2026.


Les personnes ne résidant pas dans l'Union européenne doivent être titulaires d'un permis de travail en cours de validité leur permettant de travailler en France (visa étudiant de longue durée et/ou carte de séjour) pendant toute la durée de leur stage. Dans des circonstances exceptionnelles et uniquement au cas par cas, nous prendrons en considération les candidatures des personnes ne remplissant pas cette condition.


Vous recherchez une expérience formatrice dans un environnement international exigeant ?


N'hésitez plus à candidater et rejoignez-nous !


Freshfields


Le Cabinet s'engage à prendre les mesures propres à assurer la protection et la confidentialité des informations nominatives qu'elle détient ou qu'elle traite dans le respect des dispositions de la Loi Informatique et Libertés et du Règlement Général de la Protection des Données.


#CabinetInclusif : nos recrutements sont fondés sur les compétences, sans distinction d’origine, d’âge, d’orientation sexuelle ou de genre et tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap.


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ENGLISH VERSION


OUR LAW FIRM


Freshfields is an Anglo-Saxon business law firm established in Paris for more than 50 years. It is one of the worlds most prestigious law firms. With more than 130 lawyers in France, the firm offers a first-class range of services, which includes the essential practices of business law, both in Paris and Internationally. Its presence in all developed and emerging countries enables it to assist its clients, whether they be large companies or governments, in their most strategic transactions or disputes.


YOUR PROFILE


We are accepting applications for internships in the Paris office for a duration of six months starting in January 2028.


We welcome applications from outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students in law, as well as those who have already graduated. English is the only language of which mastery is a prerequisite, although fluency in other languages, especially Arabic, French, German, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish, would be an advantage.


YOUR ROLE


An internship in Freshfields’ International Arbitration Group would expose you to a wide range of cross border work, including some of the most complex and interesting international disputes currently subject to arbitration.


With most of our current lawyers having started their careers as interns in our practice, the Freshfields internship is our preferred method of recruiting junior associates within our team. To apply, please submit an updated résumé with your academic achievements including honours and a summary of grades, neither exceeding one page in length before Sunday 22 November 2026.


Non-EU residents are required to have a valid work permit allowing them to work in France (long-stay student visa and/or carte de séjour) for the length of their internship. In exceptional circumstances and on a case-by-case basis only, we will consider applicants who do not fulfil this requirement..


Are you looking for a formative experience in a demanding international environment?


Send us your application and join us!


Freshfields


*** The Firm undertakes to take the appropriate measures to ensure the protection and confidentiality of the personal information it holds or processes in compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation.


#Inclusivelawfirm: we recruit on the basis of skills, regardless of origin, age, sexual orientation or gender, and all our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Key Skills
International ArbitrationCross-Border DisputesLegal ResearchLegal AnalysisEnglishArabicFrenchGermanMandarinPortugueseRussianSpanish
Categories
Legal