6 month internship
At Ashurst Perkins Coie, our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. As an intern, you will be an integral part of our team, gaining hands-on experience and valuable insight into the legal profession.
We offer a supportive environment where your ideas are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. Join us and take the first step toward a rewarding career with Ashurst Perkins Coie.
What we can offer you
Welcoming culture
Our people make our culture! It's a culture of collaboration, communication, and equality at all levels, and we want to welcome you into that.
Learning & Development
In addition to your day-to-day work in the team, you can participate in internal training courses (e.g. lectures, soft skills training, workshops), as well as our social events for associates and trainee lawyers. You can also access our library and databases.
Real working experience
We provide you with real experience of what it's like to be a lawyer at Ashurst Perkins Coie. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to work on legal matters with partners and clients.
Insight
This is your opportunity to get a real taste of what it's like to be a lawyer, before gaining your CAPA (certificate of aptitude for the legal profession). Your internship will help you make informed decisions about your first job offer.
The recruitment process
We look for master's (M1 or M2) students who have:
- A desire to work in a global environment
- A team-focused attitude
- An understanding of the overall economy
- A good command of English
- A business school background, or international experience (whether professional or academic—we value both)
You'll be asked to upload your CV and an academic transcript, as well as complete several short-answer questions. The application lets you showcase your talent by sharing why you want to be a lawyer at Ashurst Perkins Coie. You are welcome to apply in English or French.
You will meet face-to-face with partners, lawyers, and members of our people and culture team for an interview designed to assess your personal and technical skills. We ask competency-based questions to reveal evidence of the behaviors we value at Ashurst Perkins Coie. It’s also an opportunity for you to find out more about us, so please prepare some questions.
We are flexible on the timing of your internship.
Testimonials
"Support, learning, good humor—and immersion in the cases."
Elea Garcia, Intern
"Good training, reasonable hours, a warm welcome from the Ashurst Perkins Coie team."
Floriane Gauthey, Intern
"Friendly team, interesting cases, real integration on certain issues."
Hadrien Martin, Intern
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