Italy
Latham & Watkins’ Italian office combines sophisticated international and local market knowledge to advise clients doing business both domestically and internationally.
As part of a full-service firm, Italian Latham lawyers regularly assist clients with:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Capital markets transactions (including private placements, IPOs, and other debt and equity offerings)
- Banking and finance transactions (including restructuring and insolvency matters)
Opportunities for Interns and Trainees
An internship or traineeship at Latham is a great opportunity to gain professional experience with some of the best lawyers in the market and to be involved in some of the most significant domestic and international transactions.
Our small working teams will give you a chance to work with senior associates and partners on a daily basis so you will have the opportunity learn each step of a matter.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Legal research
- Drafting contracts and other ancillary documents in Italian and English
- Due diligence (e.g., reviewing documentation about a company, highlighting and describing issues, and identifying potential solutions)
- Project management (e.g., organizing the implementation, signing, and closing of a transaction)
Job Simulations for Law Students
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 learn about life at Latham and the work we do. Get started here.
Recruiting Events
At Latham & Watkins we believe in fostering fruitful relationships with the best Italian Universities, therefore we are committed to take part in on campus and online events. On top of this, around March of each year, we invite students to spend time with us in occasion of our Open Day: a great opportunity to visit our office, get to know our professionals and be involved into department presentation and active workshops! Watch the 2023 Open Day video here.
2024 Open Day
Latham & Watkins is pleased to invite 4th and 5th year University Law students to attend our annual Open Day, which will be held in person in our Milan office on the afternoon of October 30 and the morning of October 31.
During the event, students will have the chance to:
- Get an up-close look at our Firm and its main departments
- Participate in practical and stimulating workshops
- Interact with our attorneys and some of our clients during a dedicated panel
The Open Day will take place over two half-days with a maximum of 30 students in attendance. Priority will be given to students who demonstrate a good command of the English language and an academic average above 28.
To apply, resumes must be sent, together with an academic transcript to associategraduaterecruiting.mi@lw.com by September 10.
Transportation and accommodation expenses for students traveling from other regions will be covered by the Firm.
Don’t miss the opportunity to get in close contact with the international legal world and discover the opportunities it can offer!
How to Apply
We are always looking for talented, ambitious people, who share our core values — demonstrating knowledge and expertise, as well as soft skills and emotional intelligence.
Ideal candidates possess an Italian law degree (final score of 100/110 or better) and — as a large part of our work takes place in English — excellent English language skills.
Prior experience in corporate or finance law is appreciated, especially if acquired at a major law firm. An LLM degree is considered a plus.
In addition to talent and knowledge, we’re looking for people with good communication skills, varied life experiences, and who remain grounded while aspiring to great heights.
To apply, please email associategraduaterecruiting.mi@lw.com with your presentation letter, updated curriculum vitae, and any useful reference documents (English certification, university grades, work references, etc.)
It begins with you!
See our current opportunities here.