Law Student

plesner; København; On-site; DKK 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid master's thesis leave

Commuter arrangement

StudentCamp access

Social events

Job summary

Plesner, one of Denmark's largest law firms, offers a student job to join a strong professional community and work with talented specialists on real cases.

You will assist with research, prepare documents, and participate in hearings and client meetings, with assignments tailored to your development.

The program supports your studies with flexible scheduling around lectures and four months of paid leave to write your master’s thesis; 16 hours weekly in Copenhagen.

Qualifications

• Law student with strong analytical skills and a desire to learn.
• Ability to work well with others and take initiative.
• Interest in commercial law and client-oriented advice.
• Effective communicator and collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research, analyses, and memorandums.
• Assist with preparation of hearings and client meetings.
• Prepare and review legal documents and contracts.
• Participate in project work and internal meetings.
• Gain insight into transactions, conflict resolution, and corporate legal advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal abilities

Strong communication

Proactive autonomous

Education

Law student (commercial law)

Job description

Do you want to kickstart your career in law and gain hands‑on experience at one of Denmark's leading law firms? As a student working at Plesner, you will join a strong professional and social community and work closely with some of the most talented specialists in the industry.

“My student job at Plesner gives me great insight into the many facets of the law and how I can apply it in practice. I learn something new all the time – and that development means a lot to me.”

-Frederikke Jensen, Law Student

We create value together

As a student working at Plesner, workdays will be characterised by high professional expertise and close collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work on legal issues, assist with complex cases, and witness how law is transformed into value‑creating advice for clients.

We will tailor assignments to your experience and development, and you will always have an experienced colleague by your side to help and guide you.

You will, among other things:

• assist with legal research, analyses, and memorandums

• assist with the preparation of hearings and client meetings

• prepare and review legal documents and contracts

• participate in project work and internal meetings

• gain insight into how we work with transactions, conflict resolution, and corporate legal advice.

We prioritise your professional and personal development and support you in finding your way forward. If you have a particular interest in a specific area of law, please feel free to mention it in your application – we will do our best to match you with the right assignments and teams.

“As a student at Plesner, I have the opportunity to develop in a strong professional and social environment while gaining insight into the legal work at one of Denmark’s largest law firms.”

– Marco Abildsten, Legal Intern

Who are you?

We are always looking for committed and talented law students and commercial law students with strong analytical skills, good interpersonal abilities, and a desire to grow in a professionally robust and ambitious organisation.

At our firm, it is not only about your grades, but also about your eagerness to learn and take on responsibility while growing and developing. You are an effective communicator and collaborator, and you are proactive and capable of working on your own.

We hire law students from the universities in both Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, and Aalborg. If you live in Aarhus and Aalborg, we have a well‑functioning commuter arrangement where you can work from our offices in Copenhagen once a week.

Flexibility and professional growth

At Plesner, you will gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic environment characterised by collaboration, feedback, and professional growth.

Your education and training are important – also to us. We offer flexibility regarding your lectures and your exams, and you will have four months of paid leave to write your master's thesis. You can write your thesis at Plesner's offices and receive professional guidance throughout the process.

We have a strong student community, and you will have the opportunity to expand your network through our regular social activities. One such event is the annual StudentCamp, where over 100 students come together.

As a student, you will work 16 hours per week across two days. If you study at Aalborg or Aarhus University, you will work 8 hours once a week, on an equal footing with the other students. Your work assignments will be aligned with the hours you spend here.

Leading law firm with a focus on relations and growth

Plesner is one of Denmark's largest independent law firms with more than 630 colleagues. Relationships, trust, and expertise are in focus. We foster an inclusive culture emphasising diversity and personal growth.

Our strong global network enables us to provide cross‑border advice, and our 100 year‑history stands as a testament to our dedication and success.