On July 24, the analytical portal Pravo.ru published an article discussing the specifics of the selection process for internships and the work of interns at various law firms.
For large law firms, universities are the primary source for recruiting interns. At KKMP, we collaborate with leading universities, post information on student platforms and through our own channels (our website, Telegram, VK, and Makh), participate in Career Days, conduct classes for students, organize competitions, and invite students to master classes at our office to get to know us.
“For us, the decisive factors in selecting internship candidates are a high level of academic preparation, the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, and fluency in English, which is necessary for working on international projects,” comments Olga Kondova, KKMP’s Director of Human Resources
KKMP offers internships twice a year: in February–March and July–August.
Interns are involved in project support, conduct research, analyze case law, draft documents, letters, certificates, and contracts, review case files, ensure the submission of documents to government agencies, work under the guidance of experienced mentors, and receive training through KKMP University.
It’s important to emphasize that, for us, interns are, first and foremost, lawyers. It is important to us that they are able to apply their legal knowledge and develop their professional skills. Experienced mentors support interns as they work on assignments, help them integrate more easily into the team, provide constructive feedback, and answer any questions that arise,” emphasizes Olga Kondova
For most law firms, the main criteria for continuing the internship are the intern’s quality of work and efficiency. Firms look at how the intern completes tasks, meets deadlines, responds to revisions, asks questions, works with feedback, and interacts with the team. The best strategy for an intern is to demonstrate progress. It’s important to approach tasks thoughtfully, clarify instructions, set deadlines, be open about challenges, and deliver clear results. These are the qualities that help an internship become the first step toward a career in law.
The full version of the article is available at the link.
