Our Summer Internship Program is designed to introduce students to the practice of law and to allow them to explore why our Firm may be the right place to begin their careers. Our Seoul office is organized into four Practice Groups, and our Summer Interns are given the opportunity to work on a wide range of assignments that allow them to explore our practices at both the local and regional levels. Because we strive to offer a realistic professional experience, we place great importance on providing our Summer Interns with substantive work, commensurate with their experience, of the same caliber as that performed by the Firm’s junior lawyers. We view our people as our greatest asset, and we are eager to engage our Summer Interns in the Firm’s global vision to help our clients lead, differentiate, and adapt in a constantly changing world.
The importance we place on our Summer Internship Program cannot be overstated. The Firm is deeply committed to cultivating our lawyers through our highly respected Development Framework, comprehensive regional training programs, and valuable mentorship opportunities. Our social activities and programming provide Summer Interns with the structure to establish working relationships (and, we hope, lasting friendships) with members of their Summer Intern class, as well as with our Partners and Associates.
Being a global firm is not only about size or geography. It requires a distinctive way of thinking, working, and behaving as a passionately global and genuinely collaborative firm. Baker Mc Kenzie seeks law students who are committed to excellence, are strong problem solvers, and aspire to work on diverse teams. Candidates who are self‑starters and demonstrate exceptional communication skills and sound judgment often excel at our Firm.
Are you looking for…?
An opportunity to participate in real projects under the supervision of qualified Associates and Partners.
An opportunity to develop a commercial perspective that complements your legal education.
An opportunity to be part of one of the world’s most recognized law firms during the program, while working closely with the Seoul office and the Firm’s global network of offices.
A 5–6 week internship program (June/July) offering the opportunity to gain real insight into working at an internationally recognized law firm.
You will participate in an engaging program of seminars, training sessions, individual mentorship, integration activities, and networking events.
You are currently in your 2ndto 8thsemester of law school.
You have a fluent level of both English and Korean, written and spoken.
You have an interest in expanding your legal knowledge through practical experience.
You have a strong academic background, with a minimum GPA of on a scale (or equivalent)
We are looking for candidates with strong academic credentials who strive for excellence and enjoy being challenged beyond their comfort zones. We are looking for leaders who achieve their goals both inside and outside the classroom.
We are looking for you!
Baker Mc Kenzie?
For more than 60 years, Asia Pacific’s leading businesses have placed their trust in Baker Mc Kenzie. We have developed a deep understanding of the region’s legal, commercial, and regulatory landscape, as well as the opportunities it presents.
Guided by this experience, our Seoul team has advised some of Korea’s most high‑profile companies on complex cross‑border transactions, supporting their growth both within Korea and internationally. Combining strong domestic legal expertise with a truly global perspective, our lawyers draw on Baker Mc Kenzie’s network of more than 70 offices worldwide to help clients navigate the challenges of expanding across Asia Pacific and beyond.
Baker Mc Kenzie opened its Seoul office in May 2013, further strengthening the Firm’s presence in Asia Pacific and reflecting our continued expansion into high‑growth markets. The Seoul office is now the Firm’s 15th office in the region.
In November 2023, Baker Mc Kenzie launched a landmark joint venture with leading Korean law firm KL Partners to form Baker Mc Kenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm as its new Seoul office. With 12 Partners and more than 20 lawyers, the Seoul office has become the largest international law firm in Korea by partner bench strength, supported by more than 40 legal professionals across Baker Mc Kenzie’s global offices with extensive experience in inbound and outbound Korea‑related matters.
Together, the Seoul office and Baker Mc Kenzie’s global network offer sophisticated legal knowledge and deep industry experience in areas of strategic importance to Korean clients. Our core practices include Energy & Infrastructure, International Dispute Resolution, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Tax , delivered through our integrated Practice Groups. Dispute Resolution International commercial arbitrations
Investor-state disputes
Litigations and other contentious/regulatory matters involving Korean parties or interests before foreign courts and/or government authorities
Internal investigations of MNCs/foreign invested companies
Energy & Infrastructure Cross-border M&A and joint ventures focused on energy and infrastructure
LNG, hydrogen/ammonia procurement
Project development (including power, energy transition, infrastructure, oil & gas, mining & metals, and renewable energy)
Project related finance (including project finance)
Tax Korean tax regulations, ensuring compliance, and tax strategies
Support multinational enterprises in achieving their business objectives while maximizing tax efficiency
Cross-border tax planning, compliance with tax regulations, and strategies to optimize global tax positions
International tax treaties, transfer pricing, and managing tax risks associated with non-Korean operations
Customs and Trade
Transactional / M&A Private and public mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
Joint ventures and strategic alliances
Corporate counseling and governance
Pre-transaction restructuring, including spin-offs or separation of a divisions, business lines or other assets into a separate corporate structure
Post-acquisition integration and post-divestiture reorganization
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Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
As the first truly global law firm, diversity and inclusion are foundational to our culture and strategic vision. We are a Firm of individuals from across the globe with different backgrounds, ideas, and points of view who collegially work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources, including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.
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About us
At Baker Mc Kenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker Mc Kenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment..
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Baker Mc Kenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
