Paris 3 to 6 month internship
At Ashurst, we believe that 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 insights 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 towards a rewarding career with Ashurst.
What we can offer you
Welcoming culture
Our people make our culture! We have a culture focused on collaboration, communication, and equality across all levels of roles, and we want to welcome you into that.
Learning & Development
In addition to your daily work in the team, you can participate in all the internal training courses (e.g. specialist lectures, soft skills, training, workshops, social events for our Associates and trainees lawyers). You will also have access to our library and databases.
Real working experience
We provide you with real experience of what it's like to be a lawyer at Ashurst. You'll have the opportunity to work on current legal matters with partners, and clients on a daily basis.
The recruitment process
We look for Master 1 or 2 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 background in business school or international experience—whether professional or academic—is highly valued.
You'll be asked to upload a CV and academic transcript as well as complete several short answer questions. Our application lets you showcase your talent by sharing why you want to be a lawyer at Ashurst. You are welcome to write your application in either English or French.
You will meet face-to-face with our partners, lawyers, and members of our People & Culture team for a conversational interview that is designed to assess your personal and technical skills. We ask competency-based questions that give insight into the behaviours we value at Ashurst. It’s also an opportunity for you to find out more about us, so please come prepared with your questions.
We are flexible on when you complete your internship with us.
Events
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Come and meet us!
Meet us at the following events:
Read moreCome and meet us!
Forum des stages EFB Paris
Friday 24 January 2025 (Paris, France)Job Fair d'Assas (Paris II)
Tuesday 28 January 2025 (Paris, France)Job Day Droit, Banque et Finance
Thursday 6 February 2025 (Strasbourg, France)
Testimonials
"The kindness and competence of the team members. Very interesting cases."
Doan Boudon, Intern
"The possibility of being very involved in high-profile cases, within a small team; the good atmosphere of the arbitration team but more generally within the firm; the central and very pleasant location of Ashurst's offices."
Marius Bardin, Intern
"Very interesting cases. Moreover, a great diversity of cases on which I had the opportunity to work. Finally, having an integrated corporate and restructuring department."
Paloma Cadon-Torres, Intern
Applicant Resource Hub
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Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging
Our inclusive and diverse culture stands at the heart of everything we do. For more information on our initiatives and the support we provide please follow the link below.
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Agency submissions and candidate introductions will only be accepted with prior approval from a member of the Ashurst Talent Acquisition team. To submit or introduce a candidate, an agency must have valid agreed terms of business in place with Ashurst. Any agency submissions or candidate introductions made without prior approval or without the agreed terms of business in place will be considered invalid.
Diversity
We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for our employees and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. With diversity and inclusion at the heart of what we do we place a strong emphasis on working with people from diverse communities and aim to make a positive impact through our Social Impact programmes.
Speak up!
Ashurst is committed to ensuring an accountable workplace culture. Candidates are encouraged to report any ethical or conduct concerns to our confidential email address: ethics.counsel@ashurst.com.
Please note that this email address should not be used for general enquiries about, or applications for, job positions available at Ashurst as they will not be passed onto the relevant team. Any recruitment enquires should be directed to globalresourcing@ashurst.com.