We offer ambitious and motivated Belgian law students in their first or second master year, a one month summer/autumn/winter/spring internship in our Antitrust, Competition and Trade practice.
We have a market leading competition practice, advising on a range of areas including antitrust, competition and trade. Our office also regularly acts on EU and global merger control matters as well as multi-jurisdictional antitrust/regulatory investigations.
You will work with our lawyers advising national and international clients on a range of legal questions. Your tasks will include undertaking legal research, attending meetings or conference calls, reviewing and drafting legal documents and more. You will have your own responsibilities under the supervision of one of our associates, giving you the opportunity to develop team skills in a supportive environment.
Key Requirements
A first-class academic record
A strong interest in EU and in particular EU competition law
Fluency in English, any other language is an asset
Extra-curricular activities demonstrating leadership, integrity, individuality, responsibility and innovation
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)
Other Required Skills and Competences
Team player, able to build good working relationships with colleagues
Self-learner, reliable, flexible, job-conscious and willing to help
Client oriented, good communication skills and ability to adapt to people at all levels
Positive, pro-active with a professional attitude
Ability to prioritise and use initiative
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Sense of humour
Top Skills
What We Do
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on ground-breaking and business-critical mandates.
Our 2,800-plus lawyers deliver results worldwide through our own offices and alongside leading national firms. Our commitment and business know-how mean our clients rely on us when it matters most.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.
