DESCRIPTION OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

Spark Legal Network is a dynamic legal research consultancy that primarily works on cross border legal research projects for the European institutions. Spark has conducted various studies for the European Commission and the European Parliament in key legal areas that affect EU policy making, including competition and State aid, data protection, cybersecurity, energy, health, intellectual property and free movement law. It prides itself as providing high quality legal research and analysis. Notable recent projects include a study on the future relationship between the UK and the EU following Brexit in the field of the protection of personal data, as well as a study on the legal, governance and interoperability aspects of blockchain.

WEBSITE

https://www.sparklegalnetwork.eu/

TYPE OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

Consultancy

TRAINEESHIP TASKS

As an intern at Spark you will, amongst other things, engage in the following tasks:
• Assisting with the acquisition of new EU projects and studies through tendering
• Execution of EU projects and studies, including the coordination of cross-border legal and policy research team(s)
• Conduct legal and policy research and analysis on EU/national law related subjects
• Reporting on legal and policy research findings and/or analysis
• Communication with a wide range of high-profile clients

We offer:
• A dynamic and flexible work environment, as part of an international and highly motivated team
• The opportunity to work on projects within a broad spectrum of legal and policy areas, always with a link to EU law and policy
• Opportunity to grow within the company
• A competitive salary

ORGANISING ELSA GROUP

ELSA International

PLACE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

Brussels, Belgium

TRAINEESHIP FORMAT

Negotiable

MIN DURATION

5 month/s

MAX DURATION

6 month/s

REMUNERATION

EUR 1250.00 per month

REQUIRED STUDY LEVEL

Graduate Master

LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED

English - Fluent

NUMBER OF TRAINEES

1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are interested, please share your cover letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the following essential criteria:
• A passion for and deep understanding of EU law (at least Masters level in Law) and its link to EU policy
• A stage/ internship or other work experience at the EU institutions
• Excellent research and analysis skills
• An enthusiastic, flexible attitude and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluent English language skills