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About the Role
Akin's summer internship in Abu Dhabi offers UAE nationals studying law an immersive insight into the work of trainee solicitors at an international law firm. The programme balances hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities from May 25 to June 19, 2026.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Follow a structured timetable balancing hands on experience, professional development and networking opportunities
- Gain immersive and realistic insight into the work undertaken by trainee solicitors
- Participate in behind the scenes look at day to day operations of an international law firm
Requirements
- UAE Nationals studying law
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail, well organised and able to multitask
- Works well both independently and in a group
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
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About The Role
- Akin's carefully designed programme provides an immersive and realistic insight into the work undertaken by trainee solicitors at the firm.
- Offers a behind the scenes look at the day to day operations of an international law firm.
- You will follow a structured timetable that balances hands on experience, professional development and networking opportunities.
- Scheme date: Monday 25 May Friday 19 June 2026.
Requirements Eligibility
- UAE Nationals studying law who are keen to explore a legal career in the Middle East.
What Akin Looks For
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail, well organised and able to multitask.
- Works well both independently and in a group.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred however training will be provided.
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