Job Description

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 world’s 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 we’re 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 is offering internship opportunities to students who are interested in getting first-hand experience working in the Bangkok office of a leading global law firm. Internship opportunities are available for law students.

You will work alongside our partners and associates on tasks and projects for our clients, giving you a chance to gain a real insight into the depth and breadth of our practice areas. This opportunity will allow you to meet partners, associates from Bangkok as well as from across our global network.

In addition, you may also be involved in workshops and presentations and invited to a range of formal and informal social events. By the end of your internship, you should have a good idea of whether a career with an international law firm is right for you – and whether you could be a part of Herbert Smith Freehills.

In order to be eligible for our Bangkok Internship Scheme, you must:

• be currently in penultimate or final year of law degree, or a recent law graduate (Second year law students are welcome to apply);
• be fluent in Thai and English;
• be able to live and work legally in Bangkok;
• be able to travel to Bangkok office during the period of internship;
• commit to a minimum of 2 months of internship in order to maximise the benefits of this scheme both for you and for the firm;
• be a self-motivated individual with outstanding achievements in academic and extra-curricular activities and a team player with excellent organisation and communication skills.

Internship Period

The internship scheme runs for two months in June and July 2027.

Application Information

Applications for the 2027 internship scheme will close on 30 September 2026.

If your initial application is successful, you’ll be interviewed by the partners or senior associates in our Bangkok office.

We interview on a rolling basis, so please apply early to avoid missing out on an opportunity.

What we offer

• Paid internship placement in our market-leading Corporate and/or Dispute Resolution Practice Groups for 2 months.
• Insight into the work of a global international law firm.
• Diverse, friendly and engaging working environment.

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.