Intern - Sports law (3 months)

Withers; Lombardia; Vor Ort; EUR 10.000 - 13.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Withers in Milan is offering a three-month curricular internship with our Sports Team. The successful candidate will work alongside lawyers and business support professionals, gaining insight into daily operations of an international law firm.

Requirements include being a current 4th or 5th year law student, excellent academics (26/30 average), fluency in Italian and English (C1), strong teamwork and IT skills, and an eagerness to learn.

Qualifikationen

• Current 4th or 5th year Law student.
• Minimum average grade of 26/30.
• Demonstrated interest in sports law.
• Fluency in Italian and English (C1+ English).
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office) and confidence with AI tools.

Aufgaben

• Conducting legal research and analysis.
• Assisting with preparation of draft documents and supporting materials, including presentations for pitches and other business development initiatives.
• Collaborating with lawyers and business support teams, gaining exposure to day-to-day operations of an international law firm.
• Assisting with general administrative and organisational duties.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Administrative support

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

English fluency

Italian fluency

AI tools

English language proficiency

Ausbildung

Law student (4th/5th year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

About Withers

A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 130 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

Why Withers?

Joining Withers means gaining hands‑on experience within a leading international law firm, working alongside experienced professionals and developing practical legal and business skills in a dynamic, people‑focused and collaborative environment.

The Role

We are looking for a Legal Intern to join and support our Sports Team in Milan for a three‑month curricular internship, running from December 2026 to February 2027. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with lawyers and business support professionals, gaining valuable insight into the day‑to‑day operations of an international law firm.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and analysis;
• Assisting with the preparation of draft documents and supporting materials, including presentations for pitches and other business development initiatives;
• Collaborating with lawyers and business support teams, gaining exposure to the day‑to‑day operations of an international law firm;
• Assisting with general administrative and organisational duties.

The Essentials

• Current 4th or 5th year Law student;
• Strong academic record, with a minimum average grade of 26/30;
• Demonstrated interest in sports law;
• Fluency in Italian and English, with a minimum C1 level of English;
• Enthusiastic and engaged attitude, with a strong willingness to learn;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong teamwork skills;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, and confidence in using AI‑enabled tools.

For further information, please contact the recruitment team.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non‑PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is the policy of Withers to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.