Faculty organised international placements

Monash University and the Faculty of Law have made a strategic commitment to the internationalisation of educational opportunities for our students. As such the Law School has developed a number of placements that will enhance both the personal and professional development of our students.

These are placements negotiated, advertised and managed by the Faculty of Law and developed via a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the organisation concerned. Students will be required to apply to the Faculty (or directly to the internship host) and meet a set of selection criteria which has been negotiated between the Faculty and the organisation involved. The application process may also involve an interview with the Associate Dean International and/or other appropriate members of staff. Please note that all costs for flights, accommodation, and other living expenses are to be funded by the student.

Student eligibility criteria - General

• be enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) including any associated double degree or the Juris Doctor degree at the Faculty of Law at Monash University and have at least one unit (6 credit points) of their degree to complete after the end of the internship program
• at the time of application, students enrolled in the:
• have the ability to complete the internship without compromising studies or examination periods
• be available on return to commit to marketing and promotional activities, including future use of profiles and reports in marketing material

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) including any associated double degree must have completed (or are currently completing) at least 60 credit points of core law units and have achieved a minimum credit (60%) average
• Juris Doctor program must have completed (or are currently completing) at least 72 credit points of core law units and have achieved a minimum credit (60%) average

Application process

In order to apply for an international placement you must complete the Faculty of Law - International placement opportunities web form and provide appropriate supporting documentation via the web form. If you need to submit any additional supporting documentation after submitting the web form, please submit it via Ask Monash.

The application due dates are set to allow processing of your application by the Faculty of Law, Monash Abroad and the placement provider. Applications received after the relevant due date will not be processed.

NOTE: For more specific information on eligibility criteria and all relevant dates, please click from the drop down information boxes below.

Restrictions for international students

International students are not currently permitted to undertake placements during semester due to visa restrictions. However they may be eligible for placements that fall outside of the semester dates.

International Placement Opportunities

Asserson Law Offices Internship

Location - Tel Aviv (Israel)

Placement period - Not available until further notice

Placement length - 3 weeks per period

Number of places - Maximum of two students per year

Applications due - Not available until further notice

Company profile

Asserson Law Offices, Israel’s largest foreign law firm, is a UK law firm whose principal office is situated in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel’s dynamic technology and innovation hub. Asserson advises across a broad range of sectors, including litigation, international arbitration, corporate and commercial law, real estate and planning. Lawyers at the firm are graduates of leading universities and have experience at the UK’s top-tier law firms. Asserson’s global clientele ranges from sovereign states, some of Israel’s and England’s largest companies and high net-worth individuals. The firm’s unique business model has won accolades from the legal industry and is recognised as profoundly changing the traditional model for the provision of legal services.

More information about Asserson Law Offices is available at: https://www.asserson.co.uk/

Application information

Apply using the Faculty of Law - International placement opportunities web form.

Eligibility criteria can be viewed on the application web form linked above.

Application process

• Complete the Faculty of Law4- International placement opportunities web form
• A short list of internship applicants will be sent to Asserson Law Offices in late September
• The chosen applicant/s will be confirmed by Asserson Law Offices by late October. The selection process may include a telephone/video interview of applicants
• Successful applicant/s will be contacted directly via phone/email by the Faculty of Law Student Services Team
• All unsuccessful applicant/s will be notified via email by the Faculty of Law Student Services Team
• The successful candidate/s will be provided with the contact details of the appropriate person at Asserson Law Offices and they will be required to liaise directly with the organisation in order to determine start and finish dates which must equate to a three week period in January or February
• The candidate/s must then register their trip with Monash Abroad to receive travel insurance

Contact information

For information about this internship opportunity please contact us via Ask Monash.

Herzog, Fox & Neeman Internship

Location - Tel Aviv (Israel)

Placement period - Not available until further notice

Placement length - 4 weeks

Number of places - Maximum of one student per year

Applications due - Not available until further notice

Company profile

Herzog, Fox, and Neeman is one of Israel’s foremost corporate and commercial law offices representing leading companies worldwide. The firm was founded in 1972 by three prominent lawyers: the late Chaim Herzog, later to become the sixth President of the State of Israel, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, and member of the Israeli parliament; Michael Fox, formerly a London solicitor, known for his corporate work and his legal contributions to the development of the infrastructure, energy and natural resources of Israel; and Yaakov Neeman, author of numerous books and articles on tax law and respected tax advisor to the government and major local and foreign corporations.

More information about Herzog, Fox, and Neeman

Application information

Application process

• Complete the Faculty of Law - International placement opportunities web form
• Short listed applicants will be contacted and interviewed by a member of the Faculty of Law Student Services Team and then sent to Herzog, Fox & Neeman in early October
• The successful applicant will be confirmed by Herzog, Fox & Neeman by the end of October
• The successful applicant will be contacted via phone/email by a member of the Faculty of Law Student Services Team
• All unsuccessful applicant/s will be notified via email by the Faculty of Law Student Services Team
• The successful candidate will be provided with the contact details of the appropriate person at Herzog, Fox & Neeman and they will be required to liaise directly with the organisation in order to determine start and finish dates which must equate to a minimum of four weeks from mid-January to mid-February.
• The candidate/s must then register their trip with Monash Abroad to receive travel insurance

Contact information

Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr and Gallagher LLP Internship

Location - Rome, Italy

Placement period - March - Mid June or Mid September - November 2027

Placement length - 4 weeks

Number of places - 1 for 2027

Applications open and close mid December 2026

Company profile

Willkie opened offices in Italy in 2000 in Milan and Rome, and is now a leading law firm with more than 30 attorneys offering a broad spectrum of legal services to international and domestic clients. Our practices combine international business experience with our knowledge of local and European Union laws and regulations. The practices focus on private equity, M&A (including acquisition finance), capital markets and securities law, energy, and telecommunications and information technology. In addition to our corporate M&A and capital markets experience, we provide the full range of legal services in tax law, antitrust and competition regulation, financial and insurance markets regulation, and litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Willkie attorneys in Italy are known for providing counsel, that covers all relevant legal aspects of a transaction, but also incorporates a unique business vision helping to meet the overall strategy of the deal. The firm is especially known for its ability to integrate technical experience and creative business strategies. Our lawyers are skilled at adapting innovative business solutions to the Italian legal environment, while considering international and European Community law implications for our clients. Our international reach and local market experience has allowed us to develop an unparalleled practice in financial markets while offering clients cutting edge solutions to most of their legal and tax needs. For example, our representation of such high-profile clients like Merck, Deutsche Bank, ERGO reinsurance, Teksid Aluminum, Electricite de France (EDF) and Italenergia is a testament to our commitment to providing multijurisdictional legal advice to our clients to support their long-term legal needs and multifaceted business requirements. Furthermore, as a result of working with these companies, we have gained reputable experience and strong qualifications in many industries including insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy and utilities sectors.

All lawyers in Willkie’s Italian offices have worked and studied abroad, many at prestigious universities and are fluent in English, French and German and are qualified to practice in Italy, Australia, France, Germany and the United States. Among the offices’ many strengths is our ability to draw on the resources of the global firm to complement our local experience. Since we assist clients on deals that span multiple jurisdictions, we work seamlessly with Willkie attorneys in other offices throughout Europe and the United States, utilizing the global knowledge network of the firm to provide the highest quality legal counsel to our clients. We work as a team to deliver consistent, high-quality legal services.

More about Studio Legale Delfino

Application information

Eligibility criteria can be viewed on the application web form linked above. However, preference may be given to students taking part in the MGCI Prato Law Program.

Application process

• Complete the Faculty of Law - International placement opportunities web form
• A short list of internship applicants will be sent to Studio Legale Delfino in early February
• The successful applicant will be confirmed by Studio Legale Delfino in late February
• The successful applicant will be contacted via phone/email by a member of the Faculty of Law Student Services Team
• All unsuccessful applicant/s will be notified via email by the Faculty of Law Student Services Team
• The successful candidate will be provided with the contact details of the appropriate person at Studio Legale Delfino and they will be required to liaise directly with the organisation in order to determine start and finish dates which must equate to a minimum of four weeks.
• The candidate/s must then register their trip with Monash Abroad to receive travel insurance

Contact information

Castan Centre Global Internship Program

There are a variety of internships available through the Castan Centre for Human Rights. Please visit the

Castan Centre Internship and Careers Information site

for more information.