Singapore International Arbitration Group Summer Internship Programme (2027)

0400 FBD USA LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields’ Singapore office invites outstanding students from all years of undergraduate or graduate law or non-law degrees to join its Summer Internship Programme from May to August 2027. Interns will work with the arbitration team on research and writing assignments and prepare for hearings in ongoing matters.

Applicants should be near the top of their class, passionate about advocacy, research and writing, and eager to gain practical experience from a leading international practice.

Qualifications

• Candidates near the top of their class;
• Passionate about advocacy, research and writing;
• Interested in international cases and issues;
• Able to work with colleagues and clients from diverse backgrounds and legal traditions;
• Eager to take on challenging legal assignments and gain substantive, practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of research and writing assignments;
• Preparation for hearings in which the team is involved during the internship.

Skills

Research

Writing

Advocacy

Education

Undergraduate or graduate law or non-law degree

Job description

Freshfields’ international arbitration practice in Singapore Freshfields’ international arbitration group is widely recognised as the leading international arbitration practice in Asia and across the globe. No other law firm in Asia can match our breadth of experience or depth of international arbitration specialists. Among the leading law firms in Asia, we have the deepest pool of associates with genuine world‑class international arbitration experience. We have the world’s premier investor‑State arbitration practice, having acted in twice as many investor‑State arbitrations as the next law firm. We also have one of the leading international commercial disputes practices in Asia, representing clients in a wide variety of confidential mandates in Asia and around the world, including advising clients on strategic options for resolving contractual disputes through negotiated settlements or, if necessary, formal dispute resolution.

Summer Internship Programme (May - August 2027)

Between now and 31 December 2026, we are inviting applications for internships from outstanding students in all years of an undergraduate or graduate law or non‑law degree. This internship will take place between May 2027 and August 2027. Once you have submitted your application form, we will review and confirm by email if you have made it through to the next stage. We will ask you to either come to our office for an interview or attend an interview by Microsoft Teams.

The Programme

Our interns can expect to work with our team on a range of research and writing assignments, as well as preparation for any hearings in which the team is involved during your internship. We demand intellectual excellence from our lawyers and interns, and thus seek students with outstanding academic records. Our standards are uncompromising. But we also want colleagues with whom we can enjoy working together. We seek colleagues who will enjoy the challenge of the fluid, stimulating, high‑stakes environment in which we work; who will get their hands dirty with all sorts of work; and who will also have fun with us. In particular, we are looking for candidates who are:

• at or near the top of their class;
• passionate about advocacy, research and writing;
• interested in international cases and issues;
• able to work well with colleagues and clients from diverse backgrounds and legal traditions;
• eager to take on challenging legal assignments and gain substantive, practical experience.

Note Please note our Singapore office is only licensed to advise on matters of Singapore law in the context of international arbitration. We do not currently offer training contracts in our Singapore office, but we welcome interested candidates to apply to either our London or Hong Kong offices.

Equal Opportunity Policy

We are an equal opportunities employer and consider job applicants on their merits. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground‑breaking and business critical mandates. At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong, engage and excel.