International placement opportunities
We offer a range of international placement opportunities specifically for our law students, in partnership with leading organisations worldwide.
These placements offer more than work experience. They help build professional networks, develop practical skills across different jurisdictions and enhance competitive advantage in the global legal market.
Please note that international placement opportunities vary each year and are subject to availability and a successful application through the School of Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) Placement Scheme. For further information, please contact LawPlacements@liverpool.ac.uk.
European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg
Available to: LLB and LLM students
The European Court of Human Rights has agreed to annually welcome a University of Liverpool LLB or LLM trainee in September and January of each academic year for a three-month traineeship. This is a unique opportunity, with only a handful of universities offering such a prestigious experience.
Throughout the three-month traineeship, the trainee will be supported in achieving individual training goals agreed by the University of Liverpool. Trainees will be expected to carry out a variety of activities including providing day-to-day support to a European Court of Human Rights Judge.
Trainees may be provided with a stipend to subsidise their living costs while in Strasbourg.
Eligible students should display strong academic ability, strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent time management and the ability to conduct research and source information.
The placement will be advertised to students by the SLSJ Employability and Placements team in the Spring of each academic year.
BW Group, Singapore
Available to: LLB students
BW Group is a leading global maritime and energy company involved in shipping, floating infrastructure, deepwater oil and gas production, and new sustainable technologies.
The legal team currently consists of several lawyers and marine insurance experts, including Nicholas Fell, BW’s General Counsel and a graduate of the University of Liverpool. You will spend approximately four weeks during the summer in the BW legal department, focusing on the legal aspects of shipping, energy, international trade and renewables. The placement role will involve assisting and shadowing the organisation’s lawyers.
Key responsibilities:
- Project-based work
- Researching legal issues
- Sanctions screening
- Preparing legal advice
- Drafting and amending contracts
- Assisting with litigation and arbitration matters
Eligible students should display strong academics, strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent time management and the ability to conduct research and source information.
Students should anticipate covering any additional living costs. Singapore can be expensive, so please ensure that you do your research and are aware of both accommodation and living costs.
The placement will be advertised to students by the SLSJ Employability and Placements team in the Spring of each academic year.
Read a blog from a law student who completed this placement.
District Court of Pennsylvania, US
Available to: LLB students
Chancellor of the University of Liverpool and US District Judge Wendy Beetlestone is offering a unique internship opportunity for one University of Liverpool law student to work alongside her and her team, gaining first-hand experience in various aspects of the legal profession. This internship will provide the student with unparalleled exposure to real-world cases, legal research and the inner workings of a US District Court. The successful applicant will be immersed in a dynamic environment and have the opportunity to enhance their CV and workplace legal skills whilst being supported in achieving individual goals agreed by Judge Beetlestone and her team.
The successful intern will be expected to carry out a variety of tasks as part of the internship including observing legal proceedings, engaging with Judge Beetlestone regarding those proceedings, conducting legal research, drafting legal opinions and fully engaging with Philadelphia and American culture.
Essential criteria:
- Be a second-year LLB Law student
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Display time management skills with the ability to handle their workload effectively, maintain composure under pressure and meet set deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism, integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and interacting with colleagues, clients and court personnel
- Exhibit proofreading skills, a keen eye for detail and high level of accuracy in their work
- Independently conduct research and source information
- Availability to commit to the duration of the internship
- Have no issues barring them from obtaining a US Visa
- Have both the confidence and resilience to travel abroad and be self-sufficient during the duration of their stay in the USA.
Eligible students should display strong academics, strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent time management and the ability to conduct research and source information.
The School of Law and Social Justice will offer financial support for students' travel to and from the USA and subsidise the cost of their visa. More details will be provided upon offer of the placement.
The placement will be advertised to students by the SLSJ Employability and Placements team in the Spring of each academic year.
Read a blog from a law student who completed this placement.