Early careers

Taking responsibility as part of a team at internal and/or client meetings, during filings and/or hearings – not just in the ‘back-office’.
We focus on giving you as much responsibility as possible, based on your contribution and appetite. We also try to assign every intern with a case, providing greater accountability and autonomy.

Working on a wide range of cases from large, complex cases to smaller ones; from investment cases to arbitrator mandates.

Working with different partners and specialist teams, rather than being assigned to just one, providing you with the breadth of experience you need.

Our international intern committee provides proactive support from day one – An assigned committee is responsible for proactively supporting interns, from welcome and induction onwards. The committee – made up of members of our international arbitration group, including partners, work hard to help all our interns to develop, including through regular intern meetings and internal training sessions. Committee members also make themselves available to provide the support and guidance you need to make the most of your time at LALIVE.

Feedback – Interns receive regular informal feedback and benefit from a more formal review at the end of their internship, conducted by an experienced member of our international arbitration group who will be able to provide real feedback and guidance.

Requirements & criteria

We welcome applications from bright and talented candidates demonstrating a keen interest in international arbitration, whether through academic studies or practical experience. You will have an outstanding academic record, and may be a recent graduate or already qualified in your home jurisdiction. An excellent command of English is a must, and fluency in other languages especially French, German and Spanish is of true benefit. You are motivated and curious, and keen to seize all opportunities to learn and excel.

Timings & deadlines

Interns are usually recruited six to eight months in advance of their start date. Details of available positions and application deadlines will be posted on our applications page once the revised internship programme is confirmed.

How to apply

If you are keen to be challenged, value teamwork and are excited to learn from leading practitioners, we would be pleased to hear from you. Full application details will be made available shortly.

Please note that, for Swiss work permit reasons, we are only able to consider applications from candidates with a Swiss or EU passport, from countries with a bilateral agreement with Switzerland, or, in certain cases, from candidates who have completed a postgraduate programme in Switzerland. If you are applying for an internship in our London office, we are only able to consider candidates with the right to work in the UK.

Questions

For any questions regarding our international internship programme please email: recruitment@lalive.law