Module Announcements

Dear Students, 

This is a reminder that please check out QMUL TargetConnect for internships and opportunities available for Law students. 

We have recently shared an opportunity with White & Case LLP via TargetConnect. 

Please check the opportunity and apply here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=182756&service=Careers%20Service

Information about the role: 

Position Summary

Our Brussels office offers Blue Book trainees and LLM students the possibility to gain experience and training from an international law firm through our trainee program. By working closely with senior associates and partners, you will be involved in advising clients on a broad range of EU competition law questions, antitrust and merger control investigations conducted by the European Commission, litigation before the EU Courts, as well as other EU regulatory issues (State aid, trade, Digital Markets Act, Digital Service Act, etc.). Our trainee program runs for twelve months starting each year in March and September. We are currently hiring for September 2024. Our trainees work on a full-time basis and many of them are offered to continue working with us as associates.

If you are ambitious, hardworking, independent, creative and detail-oriented, this is a unique opportunity to participate in interesting international transactions and become a member of our young, dynamic team.

Qualifications

Law students interested in a position as Legal Trainee:

• Need to have completed their academic qualifications including modules on EU or Competition (Antitrust) law, and relevant legal experience including a European institution.
• Completion of an LL.M. at a foreign university is an asset.
• Need to have a clear Bar qualification path to become a European practising lawyer.
• Candidates need to be outgoing and resilient, with strong communication and social skills and a high degree of commitment to the job.
• A fluent level of English is required. Knowledge of another language is desirable.
• Previous work experience in a law firm is a plus.
• Candidates must have very good analytical skills.
• Candidates will show diligence, attention to detail, professionalism, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
• Candidates should have very good computer skills.

 Location & Reporting

• This role is based in Brussels.