Careers · Internship Programme
The TRW legal internship programme: what you will actually do
A supervised legal internship programme of 4 to 8 weeks at TRW & Co's Dhaka head office, working in one or two of our six practice groups.
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What the programme is
A short, supervised placement in real legal work, built around research from primary sources and careful drafting.
The TRW legal internship programme places law students and recent graduates at our Dhaka head office for 4 to 8 weeks. Each intern is supervised by a TRW lawyer and works in one or two practice groups: researching from primary sources, drafting notes and documents, attending meetings and court with a supervisor, and contributing to TRW's published guides.
How you join
Every candidate who passes the exam is guaranteed an offer. Details at trw.co/careers/internship-exam/.
What every intern receives
- Supervision by a TRW lawyer throughout
- Work in one or two of the six practice groups
- A completion certificate on finishing
- A written reference on request, for interns who complete the programme
Law students on LLB, LLM, conversion or Bar training courses at Bangladeshi or overseas universities, and law graduates of the last two years.
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The six practice groups, and the work interns do
These are the kinds of tasks an intern typically takes on in each group. What you do day to day depends on the group's work and your supervisor.
| Practice group | Kinds of research | Kinds of drafting |
|---|---|---|
| Disputes & arbitration | Points of procedure, limitation and evidence; how courts have read a provision | Research notes, case chronologies, document indexes |
| Corporate & finance | Company law requirements, filings and approvals for a transaction | Checklists, first drafts of resolutions, summary notes on contract terms |
| Regulatory & trade | Statutes, rules and regulators' circulars; licensing and compliance requirements | Regulatory update notes, comparison tables of requirements |
| Technology, IP & data | Trademark, copyright and data questions; how rules apply to online businesses | Research notes, summaries of rules for clients |
| Projects, energy & real estate | Land, registration and stamp duty rules; project and property documentation | Title research notes, summaries of key contract terms |
| Private client & employment | Succession, family property and employment law questions | Research notes, first drafts of advice letters for review |
How a research task moves
- 01Your supervisor sets a question
A focused point of law or practice, with a deadline and the form of answer wanted.
- 02You go to the sources
Statutes, rules, circulars and judgments first, then commentary only to find your way.
- 03You write it up
A short note: the answer first, then the reasoning, with every source cited.
- 04Your supervisor reviews
You get comments on the law, the structure and the English, then revise.
Client work is confidential. Interns keep what they see in the office in the office, and never discuss client matters outside the team.
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An illustrative sample week
No two weeks are the same, but most combine research, drafting, review and time with your supervisor. This sample shows the shape of a week.
This is an example of how a week might be structured, not a fixed timetable. Your week depends on your practice group and its work.
A sample week
- Briefing and a new taskMonday
Meet your supervisor, agree the week's priorities and take on a research question.
- Research from primary sourcesTuesday
Find and read the relevant statutes, rules, circulars and judgments.
- DraftingWednesday
Write up your research note or a first draft of a document.
- Meeting or court with your supervisorThursday
Attend a meeting or a hearing with your supervisor, then debrief on what happened and why.
- Feedback and published guidesFriday
Revise your work after review, and contribute to one of TRW's published guides.
Habits that help
- Confirm the question and deadline before you start
- Keep a list of the sources you have checked
- Put the answer first in every note
- Ask early when something is unclear
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Supervision, feedback and the skills you build
You work under a TRW lawyer throughout. Feedback is part of the work, not a separate event at the end.
The feedback loop
Most tasks go round this loop at least once.
- Sets clear tasks and deadlines
- Reviews your research and drafting
- Takes you to meetings and court
- Explains the reasons behind decisions
- Research from primary sources
- Draft notes and documents
- Revise after review
- Keep client matters confidential
Skills you build
- Finding and reading primary sources: statutes, rules, circulars and judgments
- Writing short research notes that put the answer first
- Precise drafting in English and Bangla
- Citing sources so a reader can check them
- Taking and acting on feedback
- Professional conduct and confidentiality
- Seeing how a practice group runs its work
Interns who complete the programme receive a completion certificate, and a written reference on request.
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From intern to pupil to advocate
An internship is a first step. Becoming an advocate in Bangladesh runs through pupillage and Bar Council enrolment, which are separate from it.
The route to practice in Bangladesh
Pupillage is served in the chamber of an advocate of at least ten years' practice. Full guide: trw.co/careers/how-to-become-a-lawyer-in-bangladesh/.
- For law students and recent graduates
- 4 to 8 weeks, supervised by a TRW lawyer
- Does not count towards Bar Council pupillage
- For law graduates preparing for Bar Council enrolment
- In the chamber of an advocate of at least ten years' practice
- Under a written contract filed with the Bar Council
Time spent as a TRW intern cannot be counted as Bar Council pupillage. TRW also offers pupillage to law graduates preparing for enrolment.
For other routes, including practice abroad and in-house roles, see trw.co/careers/legal-career-paths.
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Which practice group fits you?
Six quick questions point you towards the groups that suit your interests. Use the result when you state your preference after passing the exam.
Which practice group fits you?
Question 1 of 6
Which task would you pick first?
Question 2 of 6
Which question interests you most?
Question 3 of 6
What would you read on a free afternoon?
Question 4 of 6
How do you like to work?
Question 5 of 6
Which piece of work would you be proudest of?
Question 6 of 6
Which sector draws you most?
Your best fit
- Disputes & arbitrationLitigation and arbitration: building arguments, testing evidence and following a dispute through to enforcement.
- Corporate & financeCompanies, investment and finance: structuring deals, reviewing contracts and keeping transactions on track.
- Regulatory & tradeLicences, compliance and trade rules: reading statutes and circulars and helping clients work within them.
- Technology, IP & dataBrands, creative works, software and data: protecting ideas and applying rules to digital business.
- Projects, energy & real estateLand, property, infrastructure and energy: title, registration and the documents behind large projects.
- Private client & employmentFamilies, estates and workplaces: succession, personal wealth and employment questions.
Using your result
- Read the practice group pages for your top two results
- State your preferred group when you pass the exam
- Remember you may work in one or two groups during the programme
The quiz only suggests where your interests lie. Placement follows your stated preference and the capacity in each group's next cohort.
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Frequently asked questions
Short answers about the legal internship programme.
From application to certificate
A written reference is available on request for interns who complete the programme.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a place on the programme?
Pass the TRW Internship Exam. Every candidate who passes is guaranteed an internship offer, confirmed after a document check and a short onboarding call.
How long is the internship?
4 to 8 weeks, at TRW's Dhaka head office.
Will I work in more than one practice group?
Interns work in one or two practice groups. You state a preferred group when you pass, and we place you in the next cohort with capacity in that group or the nearest available alternative.
Who supervises me?
A TRW lawyer supervises you throughout, sets your tasks and reviews your work.
Will I go to court?
Interns may attend meetings and court with their supervisor, depending on the group and its work.
Does the internship count towards pupillage?
No. Internships do not count towards Bar Council pupillage. TRW offers pupillage separately to law graduates preparing for enrolment.
What do I receive at the end?
A completion certificate on finishing, and a written reference on request if you complete the programme.
Read about the exam and the guarantee at trw.co/careers/internship-exam, or email info@trw.co with questions.
Pass the exam. Your internship is guaranteed.
One 60-minute online exam for law students and recent graduates. Pass with 70% overall and at least 50% in every section, and your internship offer at TRW & Co is guaranteed.
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