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Trainee Lawyer - Rechtsreferendariat

If you're keen to embark on a career in law, working as a trainee lawyer with us could be the perfect stepping stone. It will give you a real insight into our firm and the opportunity to learn about how the law is applied in our core industry sectors. Join us in our Dusseldorf, Hamburg, or Munich offices.

Trainee

Overview

Our trainees are immersed in the realities of practice from day one. You will undertake legal research and drafting, support attorneys in court submissions and transactions, and gain exposure to litigation and arbitration strategy. The programme also offers direct client interaction, structured training opportunities, and the chance to contribute to pro bono initiatives, equipping you with the skills and insight to thrive in a global legal environment.

Spots are available in our Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Munich offices.

 

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More Information

As a member of our team, you will:

  • Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis across case law, secondary sources, and specialised legal materials for active client disputes.
  • Collaborate with our attorneys in drafting and preparing court submissions.
  • Maintain professional communication with courts, regulatory authorities, administrative bodies and notaries on ongoing matters.
  • Gain insight into litigation and arbitration strategy through direct involvement in case preparation.
  • Drafting documents as part of transactions and litigation, including facility agreements, witness statements and pleadings.
  • Communicating and meeting with clients.
  • Developing legal knowledge by attending both internal and external training sessions.
  • Managing workload as well as getting involved in pro bono.

Successful candidates must:

  • Outstanding legal skills, social competence and enthusiasm for working on exciting and international mandates.
  • Independent and professional approach to work, as well as the ability to look for solutions beyond the legal horizon.
  • Possess excellent analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
  • Openness and enjoyment of contact with international colleagues from different cultures.

  • Direct collaboration with experienced practitioners on significant international matters.
  • Personalised development opportunities.
  • Dedicated mentorship and a supportive "buddy" system to help you navigate firm culture.
  • Integration into our collegial teams in our state-of-the-art offices
  • Social events like.

Support us in our legal work as a trainee lawyer and find out what everyday working life is like at our firm: "Anwaltsstation", "Wahlstation" and/or part-time job.

Venue: Dusseldorf, Hamburg or Munich.

We are currently taking applications, please apply at the top of this page.

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Meet Us

If you're ambitious, adventurous and committed to embarking on a career in law, we'd love to meet you.

We run a few events throughout the year that you may be able to attend or we encourage you to reach out directly if you have any questions.

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