Help us shape the Future of the Industry

When you join us for your legal traineeship ('avocat/e stagiaire' in Geneva or 'Substitutin/Substitut' in Zurich), you benefit from our collaborative culture, inspiring colleagues and training. You will gain quality experience across a broad range of legal practices and with national and international clients as you prepare for the bar exam.

Following the required 14-18-month term, you have the option to work for a few months in our other Swiss office (Zurich or Geneva).

Traineeship in Zurich or Geneva

You will work across various practice groups throughout your 14-month traineeship in Zurich (‘Substitutenjahr’) or 18-month 
traineeship in Geneva (‘stage d’avocat’). You will work with different teams of lawyers, gaining valuable first-hand experience dealing with a variety of legal issues commonly handled by an international business law firm. Alongside ‘on the job’ training, we offer numerous further education opportunities and support, including continuous in-house educational programmes (organised by the various practice groups) and special coaching sessions designed to help you prepare for the bar exam.

Start your Legal Career with us

Finding a training contract that’s right for you is a critical step in your legal career. At Schellenberg Wittmer, you have access to top quality work, high-profile clients, a high-powered environment and first-class training.

Have you graduated from university with excellent grades? Do you have a high command of the respective Swiss national language(s) and very good working knowledge of English? Are you motivated to be the best in your field and have a service-oriented mindset? Get in touch as welcome new and talented graduates to the Schellenberg Wittmer’s traineeship programme each year

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