Internship at DBS - Birmingham, UK

DBS Law are pleased to offer University students and recent graduates internships for up to 6 months giving you the opportunity to work and gain experience of the legal sector in the UK.  We are situated in the United Kingdom’s second city, Birmingham, which has a very diverse and vibrant population of over 1 million people.  This will be an un-paid position in the framework of the Lifelong Learning Program ERASMUS and Leonardo da Vinci Community Vocational Action Program to acquire additional skills and international experience. 

Our aim is to provide a comprehensive experience in many aspects of the legal industry, including the administrative and back office aspects to running a law firm. You will gain access to the following categories:

• Client Care and communications
• Marketing
• Office administration
• Accounts, including regulatory compliance

During the period of internship, trainees will work close to experienced officers and participate in various stages of office work. The area where the intern will have his training is usually close to his university faculty. These provide our interns the opportunity of gaining significant skills connected with their interests and background.  Trainees can also be involved in daily office management and learn numerous skills in a very friendly, professional environment alongside supportive members of staff and other trainees who are also undertaking internships.  By the end of the internship, the trainee will have obtained a full and comprehensive experience and insight into the working practices of a UK law firm. At the same time they will have significantly improved their communication skills and use of the English language which will enhance their long term job prospects and aspirations. 

The internship will be working closely within at least one of the following areas of law:

• Personal Injury
• Property
• Private Client

Accommodation and Living Expenses

For students from outside of the UK, a contribution of £200 per month is made towards the cost of accommodation.