Arbitration Internship (April - December 2026) at Herbert Smith Freehills

Bangkok, , Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Organisation, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Self-Motivation, Interest in Arbitration

Industry

Law Practice

Description

The Opportunity Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Bangkok office is offering 3-month (April-June / July-September / October-December) paid internship opportunities to graduate and post-graduate students who are interested in getting first-hand experience in a leading international arbitration practice in Asia. Interns will work alongside our disputes / arbitration team and will be involved in a varied workload including assistance with current arbitration and other client work; arbitration-related research; writing papers and journal articles; production of arbitration-related internal know-how; and similar projects, giving you a chance to gain a real insight into the depth and breadth of our practice areas. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a demonstrated interest in arbitration and arbitration-related issues along with outstanding achievements in academic and extra-curricular activities. Candidates with strong research, organisation and problem solving skills with ability to deal and communicate efficiently with team members is preferred. Our disputes and arbitration team is looking for candidates with a growth and positive mindset, who will integrate well into our leading disputes / arbitration team in Thailand. In order to be eligible for our internship, you must: be a recent law undergraduate/post-graduate or returning Thai law students from overseas university studies (LLB and/or LLM) qualified or aiming to become qualified in Thailand, with strong academic background be able to live and work legally in Thailand (Herbert Smith Freehills will not be able to assist with or sponsor your application for a permit to live and work in Thailand) be fluent in Thai and English Applications for internships between April and December 2026 will close on 31 December 2025. Team Disputes Working Pattern Full time Location Bangkok Contract type Fixed Term Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Responsibilities

Interns will assist with current arbitration and client work, conduct arbitration-related research, and contribute to writing papers and journal articles. This role provides insight into the depth and breadth of the arbitration practice areas.