Trainee – Competition Law (Bern)
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Position Overview
Location:
🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland
Compensation:
CHF3,500 - CHF4,200/year
Position:
Junior
Type:
Internship
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Internship Description
Trainee – Competition Law
The Secretariat of the Swiss Competition Commission (WEKO/COMCO) in Bern offers a Trainee position for law graduates interested in competition law enforcement and economic regulation.
Programme Details
- Type: Government Traineeship (Praktikum)
- Duration: 6-month Praktikum
- Start Date: Q3 2026
- Eligibility: MLaw graduates from a Swiss university or final-year MLaw students with completed competition law coursework
What You Will Do
- Assist investigation teams in cartel and abuse of dominance cases
- Research Swiss competition law (KG/LCart) and comparative EU competition law
- Help review merger notification filings for completeness and substance
- Draft preliminary analysis notes for investigation team review
- Attend internal case discussions and Commission sessions (as observer)
Responsibilities
- Support investigation teams on active cases
- Conduct legal and economic research
- Assist with merger notification review
- Draft case summaries and analysis notes
- Participate in internal training and professional development
Requirements
- MLaw from a Swiss university (or final-year MLaw student with completed competition law courses)
- Strong academic results, particularly in competition/antitrust law
- Interest in economic regulation and public service
- Fluent in German or French; English is an advantage
- Analytical mindset and strong writing skills
Perks & Benefits
Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities
Compensation
CHF3,500 - CHF4,200/year
Application Contact
Contact: WEKO/COMCO - Competition Commission Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
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