Apply for the program!
Applications for the 2027 program are now open.
Apply below – closing date is 12 February 2027.
Companies: Join all year round. Click here for more information.
2027 Program criteria
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Studying in France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom
- In France or Belgium: currently enrolled in your first year of Master Degree in Law for academic year 2026-2027 (Master 1)
- In the Netherlands: enrolled for your Master or Pre-Master in Law when you start the program
- In Germany: successfully completed your intermediate exam (Zwischenprüfung)
- In the United Kingdom: are in the final year or will have successfully completed your Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and are planning to complete either the LPC or SQE*
- BE/NL/UK: Available in July and August 2027**
- DE: Available between July and September 2027
- FR: Available in June and July 2027
- Authorized to work in the European Union or the United Kingdom as applicable without a working permit
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Eager to learn how business acumen is applied by in-house counsel in an international environment
- Pragmatic, business and solutions oriented
- Team player, willing to support cross-functional project teams
*This placement will not count as qualifying work experience for the SQE
**July and August are the preferred periods. If a student’s availability allows it, June or September could be envisaged on a case-by-case analysis.
Language skills
- Belgium or the Netherlands: Fluent English is required
- France: French is required
- Germany: German and English are required
- The United Kingdom: English is required
Selection
Candidates will be chosen by the STEP UP selection team and matched with the partnered companies in their country of study. Company locations are:
- Belgium;
- France;
- Germany;
- The Netherlands;
- The United Kingdom.
In some cases, the candidate will meet virtually with the partnered company before the final selection.
How to apply
Applications for the 2027 program are now open. Please check sections 1, 2 and 3 before completing the application form below.
- Motivation letter: include what diversity means to you.
- Resume: list your language skills and specific legal studies.