Knowledge & Information Intern - Knowledge & Information

Linklaters is looking for an outstanding Italian law student in their final years of university (laureando/a) to join its Milan-based team for a four-month internship in the Knowledge & Information team of the Milan office from January 2027.

Linklaters is a Global Law Firm that offers the opportunity to work in a situation of meritocracy and transparency and follow a career path with equal opportunities, team working environment, innovation and lifelong training.

We are a relationship-driven firm and advise clients across the globe on their most complex and important transactions and contentious matters. Our experience extends beyond transactional and contentious work as we regularly look after our clients through every stage of the company life-cycle.

Our Knowledge and Information department is responsible for identifying, capturing, utilizing, and sharing legal knowledge and expertise across the Firm.

The team primarily oversees:

• Legislative Updates: collecting and distributing updates, news, and guidelines from relevant authorities;
• Knowhow and Templates: gathering legal precedents and producing/updating templates;
• Library and Research Support: managing databases and providing research assistance;
• Training: organizing legal-technical seminars for lawyers and clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• legal research and analysis
• supporting in drafting documents and other legal documentation
• assisting in the preparation of newsletters and presentations

Key requirements:

• Law degree (currently enrolled in the fourth or fifth year);
• Excellent academic credentials from an Italian University (please include the list of exams together with a motivation letter);
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proficiency level in English;
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

The ideal candidate will take part in all of our professional activities, develop exceptional organizational and research skills, and gain a good sense of our culture. Linklaters considers internships as the best way to identify future junior associates and associates. For this reason, we are committed to offering a diverse and highly motivating first professional experience.

Technical Skills:

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.