Law - solicitors

Careers in Europe

Careers in Europe for solicitors and barristers

A permanent job as a lawyer in Europe may be hard to attain, especially in the early stages of your career. However, there are options that will allow you to spend time there in a professional role.

European traineeships, internships and stages

Looking for a traineeship or a stage with a European institution? There are lots of options, including paid internships with the European Parliament in Brussels and traineeships with the European Court of Justice if you're a law or political science graduate.

The low down on work permits, visas, tax, a country-by-country guide, and more in the working in Europe section of this site.