Antitrust, Competition & Trade Intern (Summer/Winter/Spring)

About the role

Freshfields offers Belgian law students in their first or second master year a one-month summer, autumn, winter or spring internship in its Antitrust, Competition and Trade practice in Brussels. The firm advises national and international clients on antitrust, competition and trade matters, including EU and global merger control and multi-jurisdictional investigations. You will work alongside lawyers under the supervision of an associate.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake legal research
• Attend meetings or conference calls
• Review and draft legal documents
• Carry out your own responsibilities under the supervision of an associate

Required profile

• First-class academic record
• Strong interest in EU and in particular EU competition law
• Fluency in English; another language is an asset
• Extra-curricular activities showing leadership, integrity, individuality, responsibility and innovation
• Team player, self-learner, reliable, flexible and client-oriented, with good communication skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Ability to prioritise, use initiative and show good organisational skills and attention to detail