Where Ambition Meets Excellence
At Latham & Watkins, you’ll work on the most challenging and complex matters — work that makes headlines worldwide.
We invest in your future, providing substantial resources to support your growth from an intellectually curious self-starter to an exceptional lawyer. Your comprehensive training includes personal mentoring, career coaching, and hands-on learning, all complemented by rigorous substantive education and our signature academies.
You'll join teams that prioritize excellence over ego within a culture that encourages initiative and input at all levels. We invite you to embrace responsibility early and engage in open discussions.
Latham leads the market in every major financial and business center around the world, offering unmatched scale and a commitment to unparalleled quality. Excellence permeates everything we do, and we seek individuals who approach their careers with drive and ambition. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.
Our Milan office draws on sophisticated international and local market knowledge to advise clients on domestic and international business matters. As part of a full-service firm, our Italy team regularly assists clients with corporate and financing transactions.
An internship or traineeship at Latham’s Milan office offers you the chance to gain professional experience with some of the best lawyers in the market and to engage in significant domestic and international transactions. Our working teams allow you to collaborate with senior associates and partners daily, learning each step of a matter.
Typical responsibilities include:
We seek talented, ambitious individuals who share our core values and demonstrate knowledge, expertise, soft skills, and emotional intelligence. Ideal candidates possess an Italian law degree (final score of 100/110 or better) and excellent English language skills, as much of our work is conducted in English. Prior experience in corporate or finance law, especially at a major law firm, is appreciated, and an LLM degree is a plus.
In addition to talent and knowledge, we value good communication skills, varied life experiences, and individuals who remain grounded while aspiring to great heights.
To apply, email associategraduaterecruiting.mi@lw.com with your presentation letter, updated curriculum vitae, and any relevant reference documents (English certification, university grades, work references, etc.).
Complete one of our Job Simulations, hosted on Forage, to better prepare for your application and interview. As a participant, you will complete simulated legal tasks created by our lawyers at Latham, allowing you to build practical legal skills and to learn about life and work at Latham. Get started here.
We foster strong relationships with top Italian universities and participate in on-campus and online events. Each year, we invite students to our Open Day, offering a chance to visit our office, meet our professionals, and engage in department presentations and workshops. Watch the 2024 Open Day video here.