Deadline: As soon as possible
Location(s)
Germany Luxembourg Spain United States of America
Overview
Baker & McKenzie, founded in 1949, is a multinational law firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As of August 2016, it is ranked as the second-largest international law firm in the world. We help clients overcome the challenges of competing in the global economy. We solve complex legal problems across borders and practice areas. We are looking for students with a strong academic track record willing to learn and help our lawyers on legal and administrative duties during one semester or their whole academic year.
Details
Law Students
Across the Firm, we offer opportunities for law students and graduates to work alongside our global network of lawyers through various programs and work schemes. At Baker McKenzie, everyone has a vital role to play and everyone’s voice is important. We pride ourselves on nurturing one high-performing team and are committed to the development of our people. We invite you to explore offices and practices that are of interest you.
About Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie brings insight and foresight to clients across more than 70 global offices. Our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 lawyers and tax professionals, works alongside our clients to drive growth that is both sustainable – and inclusive.
The global business community is more interconnected than ever before. Opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law, so a connected perspective is essential in delivering business objectives while mitigating risk. Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice, underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as first-rate local market knowledge.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What We Look
We want individuals who can combine an impressive academic track record with excellent technical skills. Personal qualities matter — we look for engaged global citizens, critical thinkers and problem solvers. These qualities mean you can make connections across traditional practice, sector and market lines, and can process information, finding connections in complex situations to offer real insight and foresight to clients. Importantly, we want people who thrive in diverse teams where friendship is valued.
Law Students
Across the Firm, we offer opportunities for law students and graduates to work alongside our global network of lawyers through various programs and work schemes. At Baker McKenzie, everyone has a vital role to play and everyone’s voice is important. We pride ourselves on nurturing one high-performing team and are committed to the development of our people. We invite you to explore offices and practices that are of interest you.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.