Banking & Finance Legal Internship
Position Overview
Internship Description
Banking & Finance Legal Internship — Baker McKenzie, Baghdad
Baker McKenzie's Iraq practice offers a 3-month paid summer internship for law students with an interest in banking, project finance, and Islamic finance. Interns work on live deals involving Iraqi banks, international lenders, and infrastructure project sponsors.
Duration & Compensation
Duration: 3 months (summer program)
Compensation: Paid internship with competitive stipend
Start Date: June annually
What You Will Learn
- Project finance transaction structures for Iraqi infrastructure projects
- Islamic finance principles and documentation (murabaha, ijara, sukuk)
- Central Bank of Iraq regulatory framework
- Anti-money laundering compliance in Iraqi banking
- International law firm working methodology
Responsibilities
Banking & Finance Legal Internship — Baker McKenzie, Baghdad
Baker McKenzie's Iraq practice offers a 3-month paid summer internship for law students with an interest in banking, project finance, and Islamic finance. Interns work on live deals involving Iraqi banks, international lenders, and infrastructure project sponsors.
Duration & Compensation
Duration: 3 months (summer program)
Compensation: Paid internship with competitive stipend
Start Date: June annually
What You Will Learn
- Project finance transaction structures for Iraqi infrastructure projects
- Islamic finance principles and documentation (murabaha, ijara, sukuk)
- Central Bank of Iraq regulatory framework
- Anti-money laundering compliance in Iraqi banking
- International law firm working methodology
Requirements
- Final-year LLB student or LLM candidate at a recognized university
- Strong interest in banking and finance law
- Good academic record
- Arabic and English fluency
- Available for full-time work for 3 months in Baghdad
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
IQD900,000 - IQD1,300,000/year
Practice Area
Banking Law
Application Contact
Contact: Baker McKenzie Iraq Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time