Emerging Talent Internship Programme - Business Services

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Overview

Our Dubai Emerging Talent Intern Programme is a two-week immersive experience, designed to introduce you to career opportunities across our Business Services teams in the UAE.

The programme provides exposure to key operational functions including Human Resources, Finance, and Business Development, offering valuable insight into how a leading international law firm operates and how teams collaborate across our global network.

The programme will run in person in our Dubai office from the 15th - 26th June 2026.

The programme

You will begin with an induction before joining your chosen department, where you will gain first-hand experience through shadowing and structured learning.

During your time with us, you will explore the different functions within your chosen area, gaining insight into the systems, projects, and expertise that underpin the firm’s success and ensure the smooth delivery of our operations.

Throughout the programme, you will:

Engage with our people across a range of teams
Observe real work in a professional environment
Gain exposure to the initiatives shaping our impact in the region

As you develop your understanding of the firm, we will support you in identifying your strengths and career interests, helping you explore pathways aligned with your long-term ambitions—whether within legal practice or business services.

Following the programme, you will have the opportunity to apply for our UAE Emerging Leadership Programme, taking the next step in your development journey.

What you will experience

An induction in our Dubai office

Shadowing within your chosen department

HR, Finance, or Business Development

Exposure to international and regional client work

Insight into how our UAE teams collaborate across our global network

Guidance and support from experienced professionals committed to your development

Opportunities to build peer network with likeminded students

Appraisal process to better understand your strengths and interests

About you

Eligible candidates will meet the following requirements:

Essential

UAE National (Family Book required)
Currently studying for an undergraduate degree relevant to chosen function
Fluent in English

Desired

GPA: 3.0+ preferred
Demonstrated interest in chosen function

More information

Our intention is to deliver the programme in person, providing you with the best possible experience of our culture and working environment.

However, we continue to closely monitor developments in the region. Should circumstances change and it is not safe or feasible to host the programme in person, we will deliver a high-quality virtual alternative.

Where this happens, we will also look to provide participants with the opportunity to visit the office at a later stage, so you can still experience the firm in person.

Yes, Emirati students studying in the UK, US, or elsewhere are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognize international qualifications and assess them in line with their local grading systems.

In the UAE, we generally look for candidates on track for, or who have achieved, the equivalent of a CGPA of 3.0-3.3 or above (depending on institution).

For international applicants:

UK: 2:1 or above
US: GPA of approximately 3.3+
Other systems: Equivalent strong academic performance

We understand grading systems vary, so each application is reviewed holistically.

The programme is paid. Further details will be provided at the offer stage.

Successful participants will have the opportunity to apply for our Emerging UAE Leadership Programme, which is a key pathway towards securing a training contract or entry level role with the firm.

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