At GSK Stockmann, we see ourselves as a “hands-on” law firm, which means that you get the opportunity take on a variety of challenging tasks right from the start. At the same time, you have access to a number of benefits to advance your professional development, such as our GSK Academy, exam preparation seminars or language courses.
As an intern, you can also get a taste of our lawyers’ day-to-day work as part of our four-week GSK INSIGHT internship programme. Your personal mentors will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and show you the ins and outs of contract negotiations and court hearings. You will have the opportunity to network with our trainee lawyers, research assistants and your fellow interns at our regular “young talent” get-togethers and to get to know our lawyers in a relaxed atmosphere at firm-wide events.
Your profile
We are looking for highly talented individuals who want to forge their own path. Most importantly, you should fit in well with the team and win us over with your personality:
- You already have excellent initial legal qualifications
- Ideally, you have passed – and achieved good marks – in your first state examination.
- You are interested in economic and business-related topics and contexts
- Good English skills are a plus
Our four-week GSK INSIGHT internship programme is a crash course for law students looking to gain a comprehensive insight into the work of top lawyers at a leading corporate law firm in a short space of time.
At the beginning of the programme, a comprehensive introductory event will present all the important information to you about the firm and the programme. Throughout the programme, one or two associates will be assigned as your individual mentors and you can accompany them to appointments. A case study gives you the opportunity to practically apply your legal knowledge. You can also take part in our Early Nerd series, which includes interesting specialist lectures on various areas of law. We also offer a Legal English course to enhance your legal language skills. Social interaction? Get to know colleagues from different parts of our firm in a relaxed atmosphere at our after-work events.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the practice of law, benefit from internal training events and get to know your future colleagues.
GSK INSIGHT fulfils the requirements for the practical element of your course of studies (compulsory internship).
Our programme:
- Introduction to the law firm
- 1-2 mentors
- Working on a case study
- Early Nerd series with specialised lectures on various areas of law
- Legal English course
- After-work events
Young Perspective – Kickstart your legal career with our trainee programme!
Are you about to start your legal traineeship or elective traineeship and would like to immerse yourself in the world of a leading commercial law firm? Then look no further than GSK Young Perspective, our trainee programme for aspiring top lawyers.
As part of our programme, you will gain hands-on experience, receive personalised mentorship and have access to a wide range of training opportunities. You will be assigned your own personal mentor to support you throughout your traineeship and provide you with regular feedback – especially when it matters most. Together you will master challenges, develop your skills and lay the foundations for your future legal career.
What you can expect from Young Perspective:
• Personalised mentorship: An experienced associate will support you as your mentor and guide you through your traineeship.
• Further training opportunities: You will have access to exclusive training formats such as our GSK Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, Early Nerd lectures and a Legal English course.
• Exam preparation: Trainees receive a 700 euro voucher for Kaiser-Metz seminars, including file presentation training to make sure you are thoroughly prepared for your state examinations.
• Mindset & motivation: Trainees can access the JuraMIND online course with 10 modules on learning strategies, stress management and personal development – including a workbook. We also offer individual coaching with JuraMIND if required.
• Individual coaching (as required): If required, you can book individual coaching sessions with experienced JuraMIND lawyers who are also trained in psychology – personalised, confidential and tailored to your current situation.
• Networking for your future: We regularly organise networking events to give you the opportunity to meet other trainee lawyers, our associates and alumni.
We want to invest not only in your legal expertise, but also in your personal development. Our three-pronged approach targeting expertise, strategy & mindset and networking, is designed to equip you with all the skills that you need for your examinations and further career path.
We look forward to welcoming you to GSK Stockmann and to shaping the future together with you.
When you work with us, you will have the opportunity to put the theoretical knowledge you have learnt during your studies into practice and thus lay the foundations for your career as a successful legal adviser.
Our lawyers integrate you into their client work right from day one. You will support the team by carrying out research or drafting expert opinions and statements. This allows you to apply your knowledge to specific tasks and receive constructive feedback from your team that will help you grow.
All the while, we make sure that your work relates back to your second state law examination and that you are as well prepared as possible for your exam through practical work.
At a glance:
- Attractive remuneration
- Working on interesting and diverse legal issues
- Carrying out legal research
- Contributing to legal publications
- Legal English course
- An increased chance of being accepted for a legal traineeship with us
- Development opportunities through programmes at our GSK Academy
- Regular get-togethers and networking opportunities