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Master of Access to the Legal Profession | September 2027

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 27 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Internship contract, full-time hours
English
Required
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

To participate in the selection process, it will be necessary to have a solid academic record, an excellent command of English (both written and oral), and a proactive attitude, with a desire to learn and to collaborate with our lawyers in providing legal advice to top-tier companies.

  • Be currently enrolled in the Master of Access to the Legal Profession, with the curriculum internship period scheduled to begin in September 2027.
  • Spanish Law Degree (or equivalent foreign degree)
  • 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
  • Having completed a Double Degree will be highly valued

Education & certifications

As a firm, we are also deeply committed to the training of our lawyers. As a future Baker McKenzie lawyer, we want to help you grow as much as your talent and motivation allow.

During the first year, you will attend a training program designed specifically for you that will allow you to:

  • Get to know our firm and the type of work we do
  • Identify the personal skills and qualities you need to succeed at each stage of a lawyer's professional career
  • Train in the technical and professional skills necessary to maximize your potential
  • Induction: you will attend an introductory training course during the first few days to help you start working.
  • Legal technical training: each of our practice groups conducts internal training sessions covering the legal technical topics relevant to that team. We also organize specific seminars for trainees covering the fundamental topics that arise in each of our practice areas, so that you obtain a deep legal foundation.
  • Professional skills development: to be a successful lawyer, it is not only necessary to know the law. Therefore, we will help you maximize your potential and develop your skills, for example, by providing training in effective presentation, writing, and client and matter management.

Your training will not end here. The training plan will accompany you throughout your entire professional career.

The role

The program is intended for students of the Master of Access to the Legal Profession who wish to start their professional career at Baker McKenzie.

Through this program, we want you to see, alongside great professionals, what life is like as a lawyer at Baker McKenzie.

From the beginning, you will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the department for which you have been selected, working in close collaboration with our lawyers and our Spanish and international clients, performing research tasks and other daily activities within the department. You will also have the opportunity to participate in pro-bono activities.

At the start, a Senior Associate will be assigned to you as a tutor, and you will also have the additional support of a Jr. Associate "Buddy" to resolve any simple questions.

  • 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 is structured.

How you'll work

The program has a duration of 10 months: from September 2027 to January 2028, corresponding to the Master's curriculum internships and, from February 2028 to June 2028, as a Trainee.

Once these 10 months are completed and following the firm's corresponding review process, the candidate will transition to becoming a Jr. Associate with an effective date of July 1, 2028.

In Madrid, our practice areas are

  • Banking and Finance;

  • Competition;

  • Public Law, Energy, Environment and Infrastructure;

  • Tax;

  • Real Estate;

  • Labor;

  • Litigation and Arbitration;

  • Corporate (including M&A, Private Equity and Capital Markets);

  • New Technologies;

  • White Collar Crime;

  • Intellectual Property, Industrial and Media;

  • Financial Services Regulation (FSR);

  • Trade & Commerce.

Hiring process

If you want to participate in the Master of Access to the Legal Profession Program, please click on the "Apply" link to complete the application or visit our careers website where you will find all the opportunities offered by the Madrid office: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/careers/.

We share the same tool within the Firm for candidate management. Therefore, you will find many concepts in English. Any "fields" that prove confusing in our system will have an informative note that will allow you to include the information correctly.

Complete the form in Spanish (or in English if you prefer)

Once we have reviewed your application, we will contact you.

For more information about this selection process, you can contact Victoria de la Calle, Recruitment and Selection Manager at Victoria.delacalle@bakermckenzie.com.

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

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 law 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 70 offices worldwide are part of a large collaborative community comprising more than 60 nationalities and committed to the professional development of every person who is part of 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 chance 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 a distinguished 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 objectives. We believe that diversity within the company makes us stronger, and that an inclusive workplace will allow our employees to reach their full potential. We celebrate differences, and we expect all our employees to create and maintain an open and supportive culture for all.

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