Our commitment to supporting young talent. Your internship.

Our RSD Summer School and RSD Winter School provide young lawyers with sound practical knowledge as well as an enjoyable experience learning how to provide legal advice tailored to our clients’ needs. Participants will complete an internship as a lawyer at our Bonn offices, in accordance with the lawyers’ training regulations. You will gain a great variety of new insights, particularly into aspects of the law that are not typically taught at university.

What you can expect

You will attend court hearings and meetings with clients and authorities.
You will do case work by yourself and in a team.
You will draft letters, pleadings and expert opinions.
You will receive practice‑related presentations on different areas of the law from our lawyers.
A six‑week, multifaceted internship at the Bonn location.
Daily group lunch
Participation in office events
Meaningful reference that provides information about your key work results and activities

What we require

You are in at least your second year of studies.
You have exceptional legal qualifications.
You are passionate about working as a lawyer.

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Spend your internship at the RSD Summer or Winter School.

Please include your summary CV and proof of your academic achievements and exams in your application.

RSD Summer School, every year in August/September, outside of term‐time
Application deadline: 31 March
RSD Winter School, every year in February/March, outside of term‐time
Application deadline: 30 September of the previous year

We will accept your application electronically by e‑mail (preferably in a PDF document) and look forward to receiving your application!

Please address all other enquiries that do not directly concern the summer/winter school to Ms Al‑Akashi

Frequently Asked Questions