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Dubai internship programme
On our Dubai internship programme you will be empowered to take responsibility for your career and turn your ambitions into impact.
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Dubai internship programme

The application window is open around February for legal interns to join in the summer of that year, and around September for interns to join later that year or early the following year.  

The exact application window and further details will be published on the Freshfields careers portal when the hiring round is live.

Shape a bold new vision with us on our internship programme

As an intern in a small practice, responsibility comes early. Your role as a junior member of the firm will be to assist with all aspects of the department’s caseload, helping turn our clients’ challenges into opportunities.  

An internship in our dispute resolution team gives you the chance to work alongside experienced lawyers in a wide range of cross-border work. This includes complex, challenging and interesting projects and risk-management issues, and disputes at the forefront of the market.  

The increased wealth and dynamism of Middle Eastern economies over the last decade has spurred a significant expansion in international investment and trade involving countries in the region. This has led to a dramatic increase in the number of cross-border risks and disputes involving the Middle East. It’s our job to help clients stay ahead in this fast-moving environment, balancing profit with people and planet.  

Interns are supervised by senior members of our team. Because we work in a small office, you will have daily contact with all our people, from newly qualified lawyers through to senior partners. This is crucial to our culture, which shapes us into a driving force.

Gain practical knowledge and experience in a dynamic, inclusive and professional environment. 

Application process

The application process runs on the Freshfields careers portal and we recruit legal interns twice a year.  

Once the link is available, complete all questions on the online application form and upload the following documents:  

  • CV. 
  • Academic transcripts. 
  • Two written references (if available). 

Applications must be submitted via the Freshfields careers portal/Workday portal before the deadline. We are not able to accept applications after the deadline or via email. 

What to expect

What are we looking for?

Our practice areas
Our dispute resolution practice has three pillars

Commercial arbitration, investor-state dispute settlement (investment treaty arbitration), DIFC/ADGM court litigation, managing onshore local litigation across the region and risk advisory work. 

Your priorities are ours

SalaryYou’ll earn a monthly salary of AED10,500 for the duration of your internship. AccommodationWe pay for you to stay in a serviced apartment in Dubai for the full six months of your placement.Travel costsWe buy an economy-class return airfare to Dubai from the nearest airport in your home country – so you can travel to and from your internship. Visa and permit chargesWe meet the costs of your residence visa, work permit and any other licences required to work and live in Dubai. Annual leaveYou’ll accrue two days of annual leave per month of your placement – you can take these at any time during the six months. Health insuranceWe provide medical insurance throughout your internship so you are covered in Dubai.

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