Overview
This 4-week Summer Internship offers law students hands-on exposure to international and Singapore legal practice within a top-tier global law firm. Interns will work closely with qualified solicitors across multiple practice areas, gaining practical insight into real legal work while developing core professional skills. The programme is designed to help students understand life in commercial legal practice and assess long-term career fit.
What You'll Get Out of This Internship
- Practical legal experience working on real matters under solicitor supervision
- Exposure to multiple practice areas within an international law firm
- Structured legal training workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Networking opportunities with lawyers and fellow interns
- Consideration for a future Practice Training Contract based on performance
Key Responsibilities
- Support lawyers with legal research, drafting, and document review
- Assist across different practice groups to gain broad legal exposure
- Participate in legal training sessions to build technical and commercial knowledge
- Complete a written assignment demonstrating analytical and legal reasoning skills
- Engage actively in team discussions and collaborative work
- Build professional relationships through networking sessions and daily interactions
Requirements
- Rising third-year law student with strong academic results
- Available to commit full-time from 1 to 26 June 2026
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Genuine interest in commercial and international legal practice
- Comfortable working in a professional, team-based environment
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
This internship suits motivated law students who are curious about commercial law, enjoy problem-solving, and are considering a future training contract with an international firm.
About the Company
Ashurst is a globally recognised law firm with over 200 years of history, advising leading corporates, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. Through its Formal Law Alliance with ADTLaw, the firm delivers integrated international and Singapore law services from a single platform.
Internship Details
Location: Singapore
Duration: 4 weeks
Commitment: Full-time
Working Arrangement: Onsite
Stipend: Not specified by employer
Application Deadline: 31 December 2025