Construction & Dispute Resolution Intern

Construction & Dispute Resolution Intern

Clyde & Co's Doha office is offering a 12-week paid internship in its Construction & Dispute Resolution practice. Based in West Bay, you will gain practical experience in one of Qatar's most active areas of legal practice — construction disputes arising from the country's ongoing infrastructure programme. Interns will assist on real arbitration and adjudication matters under the supervision of experienced practitioners.

Programme Details

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Location: Clyde & Co, West Bay, Doha
• Paid internship: Monthly stipend of QAR 6,000-7,000
• Open to: Final-year law students or recent LLB/LLM graduates

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with research on FIDIC contract interpretation and claims under Qatar law
• Draft chronologies, summaries, and research notes for arbitration proceedings
• Support the team on QICDRC and ICC arbitrations involving construction disputes
• Review expert reports and assist with document management on active cases
• Attend arbitration hearings and client meetings as an observer

• Support the construction and dispute resolution team on active matters
• Complete research assignments and present findings
• Attend internal training sessions on Qatar construction law
• Maintain professional standards and meet deadlines
• Prepare an end-of-internship report summarising learnings

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed an LLB, JD, or LLM programme
• Interest in construction law, dispute resolution, or international arbitration
• Strong research and writing skills in English
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is desirable but not essential
• Right to work in Qatar or eligibility for an internship visa