Legal Trainee 2025

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Legal Trainee 2025Full Time / Istanbul

Job Description

The ideal candidate for this position:

• Is a fourth year LL.B or LL.M student with a good academic record
• Has excellent command of the English language
• Is eager and excited to learn
• Is well organised

Requirements for application:

To ensure an objective assessment in global standards, we require you to certify your IELTS or TOEFL score for our hiring process
The minimum TOEFL requirement is 104 or the minimum IELTS requirement is 7,5
The minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 will be an asset
IELTS and TOEFL certificate submission last date : 21 February 2025

Position Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Office only

Education

LL.B, LL.M

Your name

Your surname

Phone Number

Kişisel Verilerin Korunmasına ilişkin Bilgilendirme

Position is open until Jan 27, 2025

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Who we are ?

We are a leading full-service law firm in Istanbul, Turkey, focused on helping clients in a wide range of legal areas including cross-border investments, international business transactions, acquisitions, finance transactions, investigations, compliance and disputes.

As one of the strongest independent legal brands in Turkey, Paksoy’s powerful practice is carried out by close to 60 dedicated lawyers. Our multidisciplinary resources and committed partner attention in each and every step of the transactions sets us apart from any other firm. Our in-depth knowledge of how Turkey thinks and works has, time and again, proven invaluable in obtaining the best results for our clients. We see ourselves not just as lawyers, but as trusted advisors to our clients and their businesses.

Career at Paksoy

Everyone at Paksoy has the opportunity to perfect their skills, hone their talents and deepen their legal experience. Regardless of seniority, whether you are a trainee, a junior associate, an experienced lawyer or a support services professional, the high-paced, ambitious and adaptive environment of Paksoy will meet your career advancement standards. We know that investing in our people is investing in our company, so we care a great deal about creating and maintaining the perfect working environment. Respect, trust and teamwork are the values we live by.

Great Place to Work

Paksoy is granted the award of Great Place to Work in 2019. This is the first time a law firm in Turkey has won this prestigious award.

Emre Açıkgöz

Legal Trainee

The legal internship application process can be a challenging and stressful journey for law students. During this crucial stage, Paksoy distinguishes itself with an objective and talent-focused recruitment approach, ensuring a fair and merit-based selection process. This commitment to excellence provides aspiring interns with a valuable opportunity to unlock their potential and take meaningful steps toward becoming exceptional legal professionals. Paksoy offers an intellectually stimulating environment where interns are encouraged to work across diverse practice areas. This exposure enables them to explore different fields of law, identify their areas of interest, and focus more deeply on what they enjoy most. Paksoy’s guiding principle of “happy people, happy results” fosters a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. Interns are not seen as temporary contributors but as long-term investments—the future counsels and partners of the firm. Open communication and constructive feedback are at the core of Paksoy’s culture, creating strong relationships and a welcoming environment where interns feel valued and included. Colleagues are always willing to explain the bigger picture and provide insights into ongoing work, further enriching the learning experience. This unique combination of collaboration, inclusivity, and mentorship ensures that every intern is equipped with the skills, guidance, and confidence needed to reach their full potential.