Legal Summer Internship

Job Details

View similar jobs

---

Legal Summer Internship

Programme Overview:

PwC’s Legal Summer Internship offers an exciting opportunity for students to gain valuable experience within PwC’s expanding legal practice. As part of our integrated professional services approach, you’ll work alongside legal, tax, consulting, and other business professionals to provide comprehensive solutions for our clients. This internship is designed to give you real-world exposure to PwC’s diverse legal services, helping you to build the foundation for a future career in law.

The Legal Summer Internship provides hands-on experience across areas such as legal entity governance and compliance, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Participants will have the chance to work on real projects and gain insights into how we help clients navigate the complexities of modern business law. You’ll also have access to mentorship, learning resources, and opportunities to network with PwC professionals.

Areas of Focus:

Participants in the Legal Summer Internship will gain exposure to several key areas, including:

Legal Entity Governance and Compliance:

• Assist in providing governance and compliance services to multinational clients, ensuring that they meet their regulatory obligations.
• Support the implementation of legal compliance frameworks, helping organisations manage risks and adhere to local and international laws.

Corporate and Commercial Law:

• Work on a variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and business restructurings.
• Assist with drafting legal documents, conducting due diligence, and advising clients on complex commercial contracts.

Regulatory and Risk Advisory:

• Help clients navigate the legal implications of emerging regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance in areas such as data protection, cybersecurity, and financial services.
• Advise on risk management strategies that address legal challenges faced by businesses in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

Legal Services Integration:

• Collaborate with PwC’s broader professional services teams (tax, consulting, and deals) to provide holistic solutions to client challenges.
• Gain insights into how legal expertise is integrated with other areas of business to create innovative and effective client solutions.

What to Expect:

During the Legal Summer Internship, you will:

• Work on real client projects, gaining exposure to a variety of legal issues and business challenges.
• Participate in structured learning sessions and professional development workshops, enhancing your legal and business acumen.
• Collaborate with lawyers and professionals across different service lines, gaining a holistic understanding of how law intersects with business strategy.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and PwC legal experts, providing valuable mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Experience PwC’s culture of inclusion and innovation, learning from a diverse group of professionals and peers.

Who We're Looking For:

We’re seeking students who are eager to learn more about legal services within a professional services firm. To succeed in the Legal Summer Internship, you should have:

• A strong interest in the law, particularly in areas such as corporate law, governance, regulatory compliance, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory information.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both colleagues and clients.
• A proactive and curious attitude, with a passion for problem-solving and delivering client-focused solutions.
• A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in law or a related discipline (penultimate-year law students are encouraged to apply).

Benefits:

• Competitive pay during the internship.
• Exposure to PwC’s diverse legal practice and integration with other professional services.
• Fast-track opportunities to apply for future graduate legal roles at PwC.
• Access to world-class training, mentorship, and development resources.
• Networking opportunities with legal and business professionals across PwC’s global network.

About PwC

We work to build trust, deliver sustained outcomes and help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity and understanding with the right technology. Join us in Actuarial, Audit, Business Solutions, Consulting, Deals, Legal, Operate, Risk, Tax or Technology.

Our global strategy, called The New Equation, brings our purpose to life by bringing our people together to strive for imaginative ways of solving our clients' most important challenges. We’re investing in the areas that matter most. Building out our capabilities in ESG and Net Zero, and combining the diverse experiences and skills of our people with innovative technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.

Employing over 25,000 people across the UK, attracting, retaining and investing in the best people is critical. In some areas, this could mean working towards a professional qualification. In return we ask that joiners are eager to learn, with business awareness, intellectual and cultural curiosity and the ability to build strong relationships. We encourage our people to work together to drive impact and deliver quality to our clients.

Graduates and undergraduates can expect to be part of a stimulating environment working on challenging projects in a culture that embraces difference and empowers them to think differently. Uniqueness and innovation is valued at PwC which is why we have The Deal for all employees that ensures the experience of working here is right for everyone. Your hard work and accomplishments will be recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary and tailored, flexible benefits.

Join our human-led, tech-powered team. Be a part of The New Equation.

How to Apply

Applications for the Legal Summer Internship are open to law students or those studying related disciplines. PwC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, and this programme is designed to provide you with the skills and insights to succeed in a legal career.

To apply, submit your application through our careers portal, highlighting your motivation for joining PwC’s legal team and your suitability for the role.

View similar jobs