Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the worlds largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And were focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Bangkok office is offering 3-month (Jan-March/ 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 2027 internships will close on 31 August 2026.

Team

DisputesFull 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 ValuesHuman, Bold, and Outstanding.

Location: Bangkok

Time Type: Full time