Paid Internship | Duration: 3 months | Start: August 2026
Eligibility: OTM students in their final year or recent graduates. Prior Tuomioistuinharjoittelu (court traineeship) experience is valued.
Castrén & Snellman is offering a trainee position in our Dispute Resolution practice in Helsinki. You will support the team on commercial litigation before Helsinki District Court (Helsingin käräjäoikeus), the Court of Appeal, and arbitration proceedings under ICC and SCC rules.
This is a unique opportunity to experience high-stakes Finnish litigation at Finland's largest law firm. Trainees receive structured mentoring and often transition to permanent junior associate positions.
Responsibilities
Assist with case preparation for commercial litigation and arbitration matters. Conduct legal research on Finnish procedural law and substantive legal issues. Draft research memoranda and case summaries. Attend court hearings at Helsinki District Court (Helsingin käräjäoikeus). Support document review and evidence management.
Requirements
Final-year OTM student or recent graduate from a Finnish university. Strong academic background in procedural law and dispute resolution. Interest in litigation and arbitration. Previous Tuomioistuinharjoittelu experience valued. Fluent in Finnish and English.
Perks & Benefits
Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities
