Legal Intern – Competition Law

Legal Intern – Competition Law at UOKiK

The Urząd Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumentów (UOKiK) offers a legal internship in the Competition Department for law students and recent graduates. Based at UOKiK's headquarters on Plac Powstańców Warszawy in central Warsaw, this internship provides unique insight into public enforcement of competition law in Poland.

About the Internship

Over 3-6 months, you will support UOKiK staff in investigating anticompetitive practices under the Ustawa o ochronie konkurencji i konsumentów and reviewing merger control notifications. Tasks include conducting market research, analysing economic data, drafting preliminary legal assessments, and assisting with file management for ongoing investigations.

This is a rare opportunity to see competition law enforcement from the inside — understanding how the Prezes UOKiK investigates cartels, assesses dominance abuse, and reviews mergers. The experience is invaluable for law students considering a career in competition law, whether in public service or private practice.

Duration & Compensation

This is a paid internship lasting 3-6 months, with start dates aligned to the academic calendar (October or March). Government internship rates apply. Part-time arrangements available for students.

• Assist with legal analysis of antitrust cases under the Ustawa o ochronie konkurencji i konsumentów
• Support review of merger control notifications and prepare preliminary assessments
• Conduct market research and analyse economic data for ongoing investigations
• Draft internal notes, case summaries, and research memoranda
• Assist with administrative case file management and document organisation
• Attend internal training sessions on competition law enforcement

• Currently enrolled in 3rd-5th year of magister prawa studies, or recent graduate (within 1 year)
• Strong interest in competition law and economic regulation
• Coursework in competition law, EU law, or economic analysis of law preferred
• Good analytical skills and ability to work with economic data
• Fluent Polish; good English for ECN cooperation documents
• Available for minimum 3 months