French Stagiaire Program

Internships

We generally, but not exclusively, offer six-month internships from January to June and from July to December of each year to individuals who, as part of their studies and/or route to qualification as a lawyer, want to gain relevant professional experience. We offer internships in the following teams:

• International dispute resolution

• Corporate – M&A

• Banking and finance

• Labor and employment

• IP/IT

• Real estate

• Tax

• Restructuring

• White collar and government investigations

• Competition – antitrust

This program serves as a valuable tool for recognizing the talent and value of forthcoming associates, and it is of paramount importance to us that we welcome individuals with exceptional profiles and skills to be a part of our firm. Our unwavering belief is that the cultivation of skills through training, the guidance provided by mentors and the support offered through coaching all contribute to the success of our program and, subsequently, to the thriving of our firm in Paris.

As an intern, you will receive dedicated supervision from an associate or partner, offering continuous support, advice and guidance. You will be exposed to high-quality work and active client engagement, and have the opportunity to collaborate across various practice groups and industries on intricate international issues, transactions, disputes and policy matters.

We are pleased that so many of our interns have joined us as associates after being sworn in, and that many of them have become, or are on their way to becoming, leaders at our firm.

Discover our internship opportunities on LinkedIn, Law profiler, Village de la Justice and the EFB website.

Application process

We welcome students with a strong legal background to our Stagiaires program in our Paris office.

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Your profile

We look for students with a strong background in French law, preferably with training from a business school and/or LLM. Students need to have an excellent level of English (as well as, of course, French) and command of other languages is a great advantage. We seek individuals with a client-centered approach to the practice of law, who find practical solutions and who are driven, energetic and committed to life in an international law firm. We are a diverse group of lawyers who enjoy our work, and we look for like-minded individuals to join us.

Written application

We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please do not delay in sending us your details.

All applications are made online, but you will be asked to provide the following:

• Curriculum vitae

• A covering letter stating your reasons for applying and the practice group in which you wish to apply

• The date you wish to start your internship

Interview process

The format of your interview may involve:

• A virtual interview

• A face-to-face interview

• An opportunity to meet with lawyers from the relevant practice group