Browse Hierarchy CCLM600: Law Internship in France

The Internship Module consists of applying for, securing, and undertaking an internship of a minimum of three months in a law firm, company or elsewhere within the legal profession, in France (most likely Paris), between April and June. It is the student¿s responsibility to find and secure their internship. S/he will be supported by the Sorbonne and the CCLS PG Law Postgraduate Professional Development team in identifying possible internship opportunities, developing a CV and cover letter, and interview technique. As well as the day-to-day work expected within the terms of the internship, and outlined within the Convention de Stage, students will also be assessed on this module as part of the Double LLM programme. To this end, they will be expected to: i. submit a written report in French on a specific topic determined by the academic supervisor from the Sorbonne Law School by the end of June; and ii. make an oral presentation of the report in French in front of a jury including the Double LLM Programme Directors as well as an External Examiner, also in June. Note that neither QMUL nor the Sorbonne can guarantee internships for all students. Whilst they will make best endeavours to support students in securing appropriate positions, it is ultimately at the discretion of the firm/company as to who they take on and whether the student meets their expectations. In this way, we maintain perceptions and expectations of the realities of entering the legal job market. Should, for whatever reason, a student fail to secure an internship for the expected period, they would not be disadvantaged, as they would still be able to secure credit towards the programme in the form of an independent research essay in French.