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Academic Year Internship 26/27 | Degree

On-site in Madrid·Part-time·Added 23 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Baker McKenzie

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Overview

Salary
€1,000 a month
Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Internship contract, part-time hours
Hours
20 hours a week
English
Required
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Student of the Spanish Law degree (having passed more than half of the ECTS credits of the degree at the time for which the internship is requested)
  • Very good academic record.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Advanced level of English
  • No previous experience required

Nice to have

  • Any international experience will be a plus
  • Pursuing a double degree will be highly valued

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • The internship includes a stipend of €1,000/month (full-time commitment), an amount that will be adjusted proportionally in the case of part-time commitment.

The role

The internship program for the 2026/2027 academic year is aimed at Spanish Law degree students with a solid academic record who are willing to learn and assist our lawyers in providing legal advice to leading companies in their sector.

What you'll do

As an intern, we want you to see what life as a lawyer at Baker McKenzie is like.

From the start, you will be involved in the day-to-day of a specific department, working closely with our lawyers and with our Spanish and international clients, carrying out research tasks and other daily activities within the department to which you are assigned.

At the beginning of the internship, you will be assigned a Senior lawyer as a mentor, and you will also have the additional support of a Jr. lawyer as a "Buddy" to resolve any simple questions. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to participate in pro bono activities.

Throughout the internship you will have the opportunity to:

  • build your network of contacts within the firm;
  • develop your legal skills;
  • learn how we work, what our clients are like, and how the Firm's structure works

How you'll work

  • The internship will have a minimum duration of three months during the first semester (September-January) or the second semester (January-May) and a commitment of at least 20 hours per week, with a schedule that can be adapted to your availability.

What to expect

In Madrid, our practice areas are:

  • Banking and Finance;
  • Competition;
  • Public Law, Energy, Environment and Infrastructure;
  • Tax;
  • Real Estate;
  • Employment;
  • Litigation and Arbitration;
  • Corporate (including M&A, Private Equity and Capital Markets);
  • New Technologies;
  • White-Collar Crime;
  • Intellectual, Industrial Property and Media;
  • Financial Services Regulation (FSR);
  • Trade & Commerce.

About Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie is a global law firm and one of the largest in the world by revenue, with over 70 offices across more than 45 countries. The firm provides a full range of legal services across corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, tax, and intellectual property, serving multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments. Its scale and global integration make it a leading player in the legal industry, particularly for cross-border transactions and international arbitration.

In Spain, Baker McKenzie operates through its Barcelona office, which is a key hub for the firm's European and Latin American practice. The office is known for its strong international culture, with a diverse team of lawyers and professionals from various jurisdictions. For international hires, the firm offers opportunities to work on complex cross-border matters, a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and structured career development programs, including internships and master's programs for those pursuing a legal career in Spain.

Industry
Legal
Founded
1949
Employees
10,000–15,000
Headquarters
Chicago, USA
In Spain
Barcelona
Website
bakermckenzie.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • The Barcelona office is a major hub for the firm's Latin American and European practice, offering opportunities to work on cross-border matters.
  • The firm offers structured internship and master's programs (e.g., Master de Acceso a la Abogacía) that are pathways for international law graduates to enter the Spanish legal market.
  • Baker McKenzie is known for its global mobility programs, allowing lawyers to work across different offices and jurisdictions.
  • The firm provides a diverse and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on professional development and international career growth.

In their own words

About the company & team

Baker McKenzie was the first international firm to establish itself in Spain, with the opening of the Madrid office in 1965 and the Barcelona office in 1988. Today, more than 12,000 professionals in 74 offices worldwide are part of a large collaborative community made up of more than 60 nationalities, committed to the professional development of each of the people who make up Baker McKenzie.

At Baker & McKenzie, we are different in the way we think, work, and behave. Like no other firm and like few companies. We can offer you not only the commitment to excellence expected of a top-tier firm like ours, but also the opportunity to work in a passionately global and genuinely collaborative firm.

Additional information

Baker McKenzie is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture for all its employees, with equal opportunities for everyone to progress and have an outstanding professional career at our Firm. Our mission is to foster an environment where everyone, regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, disability, and marital status, can succeed professionally and contribute fully to the Firm's goals. We believe that diversity within the company makes us stronger, and that an inclusive workplace

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