At Pinsent Masons, we hold a firm belief in nurturing the next generation of talent by offering you the most hand-on experience possible, coupled with genuine learning opportunities in an international and diverse environment
We recognise the challenges of finding the right internship, and we are committed to making this process as rewarding and enjoyable for you. Our goal is to ensure that you can grow, learn, and thoroughly enjoy your time with us. We strive to create a space where your potential can flourish as well as gaining valuable insights and skills.
During our 6-month internship, we strive to provide you with the best training experience available. You will gain an up-close perspective of Pinsent Masons in action and will be fully immersed in all that the firm has to offer throughout your time with us.
Our program is designed for you to collaborate closely with our partners and lawyers, allowing for meaningful involvement in their work. You will learn from knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues who will support you while you actively participate in their daily activities. We want to ensure you receive a comprehensive understanding of what it’s like to work in a law firm during your internship!
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Full right to work
We are only able to consider candidates with full right to work documents in France. If you are on a visa, please include full details and supporting documents in your application
English fluency
Due to the nature of our work in the Paris office, you must be fluent in English speaking and writing.
If you don't meet the above criteria but you have mitigating circumstances, please contact us.
We run two programmes each calendar year starting in January and July and lasts 3 to 6 months.
We accept applications all year round.
The salary we offer for our internship programme in France is competitive. We also provide daily luncheon vouchers as well as two annual leave days per month. You will also be able to benefit from our Pinsent Masons academy lectures and trainings, as well as participating in all law firm team events.
We also have two interns referee ‘buddy’s’ who are here to guide you throughout your whole internship and to answer any questions you may have.
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please take time to ensure your CV and cover letter best reflects your skills and attributes you possess, and provides information regarding any relevant work experience.
If you are shortlisted, your first interview will be led by one of our associates. The interview will give you an overview about the internship, the different projects the team are working on and what your role will be in the team. It will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have. The second interview will be led by the lead partner of the team you will be working with. We encourage you to be yourself and answer the questions the best you can so we can really understand your career aspirations.
Whatever the outcome, we’ll let you know as soon as we can after the second interview. If you have been offered a position we will walk through the next steps. Our HR team is available along the way to help you navigate the process and answer any questions you might have.
Our NQ recruitment process is managed locally, and we understand the significance of intern retention. We strive to provide you with every opportunity to advance your career with us after your qualification. We are expanding, and you can grow alongside us!
To start your application, please click on apply now or send your documents to [email protected]. We will require the following documents:
If your application is missing any of the above, we will not be able to consider your application.
We usually run this programme twice a year, starting in January and in July. Some considerations might be given for an exceptional start on other dates.
Yes, you can let us know which department you’d prefer in your cover letter, and we’ll do our best to meet your request, in line with our business needs.
Please contact our recruitment team should you have any further questions regarding this programme and we will be happy to help you.
Our Paris office provides a great introduction into the legal services sector with our internship programme.
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