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Trainee – Competition Law (Bern)

WEKO/COMCO - Competition Commission · 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland · Onsite · CHF3,500 - CHF4,200/year
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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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