DESCRIPTION OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

Spark is a consultancy dedicated to providing high quality (cross-border) research, analysis and advisory services related to EU and national law and policy. We are well-connected to legal and policy professionals, universities, research institutions and think tanks throughout Europe. Our excellent network of legal and policy experts links you to knowledge which is not restricted by borders, thereby transcending languages, distance, and culture.
We tailor our services to the specific needs of our clients, gaining access to accurate and up-to-date information on national and European law and policy. We cover any legal and policy area, and have particular expertise in free movement and internal market, competition, company, environment and energy, and intellectual property (including new technologies).

WEBSITE

https://www.sparklegalpolicy.eu/

TYPE OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

Consultancy

TRAINEESHIP TASKS

As a trainee at Spark you will, amongst other things, engage in the following tasks:
• Assisting with the acquisition of new projects and studies through tendering
• Assisting with project management of projects and studies, including the coordination of cross-border research teams
• Conducting legal and policy research and analysis, and reporting on findings
• Communicating with a wide range of high-profile experts and clients

ORGANISING ELSA GROUP

ELSA International

PLACE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

Brussels, Belgium

TRAINEESHIP FORMAT

On-site

EARLIEST START DATE

01/07/2025

DURATION

6 month/s

REMUNERATION

EUR 1350.00 per month

REQUIRED STUDY LEVEL

Graduate Master

LEGAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Private International Law - General
Public International Law - General

LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED

English - Fluent
OR
French - Basic
AND
Dutch - Basic

NUMBER OF TRAINEES

1

NUMBERS OF HOURS PER WEEK

38

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At least a Master’s Degree in Law (a stage/internship or other work experience at the EU institutions would be a plus)
• An interest in and understanding of EU law and policy
• Excellent research and analysis skills
• A strong work ethic, an enthusiastic, flexible attitude, and excellent communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• English language proficiency