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 (August - November / December March / April June) paid internship opportunities to graduate and post-graduate students who are interested in getting first-hand experience in a leading corporate practice in South East Asia.

Interns will work alongside our corporate team and will be involved in a varied workload including assistance with M&A, joint venture, takeover, demerger and corporate restructuring transactions, acting for both domestic and international clients, and cross-border transactions as well as general corporate and regulatory matters, 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 corporate transactions and advisory matters 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 corporate team is looking for candidates with a growth and positive mindset, who will integrate well into our wider 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 August 2026 June 2027 will close on 17 July 2026.

Team

CorporateFull 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