Italian Legal Internship Programme

About the role

The Italian Stagiaire Programme is a up‑to‑5‑month internship within Withers' Litigation department, offering exposure to a global law firm environment. Interns will work closely with lawyers across Litigation, Corporate, Real Estate, Family & Private Client and Tax, gaining practical experience in translation, case assistance, and client liaison.

Key responsibilities

• Translate complex legal documents between Italian and English.
• Assist lawyers on specific cases, including research and document preparation.
• Liaise with Italian clients and colleagues to facilitate communication.
• Provide comparative analysis of Italian law versus English law for internal use.
• Support various practice areas as needed, including Corporate, Real Estate, Family, Private Client and Tax.

Required profile

• Italian law degree (graduate or newly qualified Avvocato).
• Fluency in both English and Italian.
• Strong academic record and research abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Previous internship experience in a law firm is desirable.

Required skills

• Excel
• Word

What we offer

• Placement lasting up to five months.
• Standard working hours 9:30 am – 5:30 pm with flexibility.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Opportunity to work across multiple legal departments in a collaborative, high‑performance environment.