Legal Intern

Freshfields; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Dubai is looking for interns to join their Dispute Resolution practice for a six-month internship starting in February, March, June, and July 2026. The role offers valuable hands-on experience in arbitration and risk advisory alongside seasoned legal professionals. Candidates should have outstanding academic qualifications and business-level English. Interns will receive a monthly salary of AED 10,500, accommodation, airfare, visa sponsorship, and medical insurance.

Benefits

Monthly salary of AED 10,500

Serviced accommodation

Airfare

Visa sponsorship

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong academic credentials.
• A keen interest in international arbitration or investigations is essential.
• Fluency in business-level English is required.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in cross-border disputes arbitration.
• Work alongside experienced legal professionals.
• Assist in risk advisory tasks.

Skills

Business-level English

Interest in international arbitration or investigations

Education

Outstanding academic qualifications

Job description

Freshfields is seeking ambitious candidates to join its leading Dispute Resolution practice in Dubai for a six‑month internship starting in February, March, June and July 2026. As a junior team member you will gain hands‑on experience in cross‑border disputes arbitration and risk advisory working alongside experienced legal professionals. The role requires outstanding academic qualifications, business‑level English and a keen interest in international arbitration or investigations. Interns receive a monthly salary of AED 10500, serviced accommodation, airfare, visa sponsorship and medical insurance. Applications are open until 03 October 2025 via Workday including a CV, academic transcripts and references.

Required Experience:

• Intern