Trainee secondments to the Brussels office

Exciting opportunity for trainee solicitors

The Brussels Office of the three Law Societies (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) acts as the voice of the Solicitors' profession in Europe. Situated in the heart of the EU district we are well placed to represent the interests and views of the legal profession to key decision makers and legislators. 

We offer trainee solicitors a unique opportunity to undertake a six-month secondment in the Brussels Office commencing in March or September. You will assist the Brussels team in actively monitoring EU legal developments that range from competition law to criminal justice, public procurement to private international law. Specific tasks will include: preparing and writing the Brussels Agenda and the Court of Justice of the European Union case reports as well as drafting legislative updates highlighting developments in the corporate client and private client areas. You will also regularly attend European Parliament committees and high level conferences offering the opportunity to develop contacts with MEPs, key Commission officials, the Scottish Government and UK Government departments.

The recruitment process for both March and September placements normally takes place in the preceding November and December.  For further information about the secondment opportunity and the application procedure, please see the information note on the right or contact Katie Hay.