Job description

Department purpose
Our Luxembourg Digital, Data, IP and Technology practice advises clients on litigious and non-litigious issues in relation to intellectual property, information technology, telecom, media, Internet and data protection law. Our expertise also includes life sciences, distribution, advertising and unfair competition matters. We deal with all types of questions relating to trademarks, copyrights, know-how and trade secrets, domain names and database rights. On the IP side, in addition to handling IP litigation, our team has extensive experience in transactional and commercial IP aspects. We also advise on a wide range of IT and data protection-related questions, which range from ensuring regulatory compliance and interactions with the competent authorities, to providing advice in respect of data protection investigations and IT outsourcing, among other.

Role purpose
A six-month internship contract in our Digital, Data, IP and Technology department from January to June 2027 which is covered by an internship agreement.

Key requirements

• You are currently preparing for a Master in Law, LL.M or preparing a Bar in any European jurisdiction.
• You are looking for an internship as part of your Master's degree, a gap year or for your PPI at the French Bar.
• You have strong analytical skills, attention to details and a passion for IP, Data & Tech.
• You are a highly motivated student
  fluent in French and English and have good writing skills in both languages as you will work on international matters.

What we offer
You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the worlds most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the worlds leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel.

We provide first-rate training and development, are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing. We also actively support the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals, ensuring our workplace is welcoming and accommodating for everyone.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.