Legal Internship Programme (Interns & Trainees)
- Andrew Millar
- Aug 19
- 2 min read
Bun & Associates
Internship Description
Sector: Legal, Compliance, Governance, Ethics, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Recruitment & Consulting
Overview
Tonle Bassac, Cambodia
The Legal Internship Programme at Bun & Associates develops core legal and professional skills through structured learning and practical experience.
Interns participate in lectures and workshops led by partners and of counsel, alongside training from business services managers on topics such as an introduction to legal research, time management and finance.
Trainees rotate through practice groups for three- or six-month 'seats', working closely with senior lawyers and using practice presentations as day-to-day reference guides.
Responsibilities
Assist lawyers with case and transaction support, including legal research, drafting and proofreading of memoranda and client notes.
Prepare first drafts of simple contracts and filings under supervision, including formatting, citations and annexes.
Help compile due diligence checklists and data rooms, including organising documents and maintaining trackers.
Attend internal training and workshops, taking accurate notes and preparing short summaries for the team.
Support matter management by updating task lists, timelines and billing references in line with firm procedures.
Liaise with administrative and business services teams to coordinate meetings, filings and travel arrangements, including follow-ups.
Contribute to knowledge-management initiatives by updating templates and precedents as assigned.
Uphold confidentiality, professional conduct and client service standards at all times.
Eligibility
Final-year student or recent graduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in law.
Strong written and spoken English; able to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients.
Demonstrated ability in legal research, with attention to sources and citation.
Competent with MS Office and document drafting, including formatting and version control.
High accuracy and attention to detail, with a methodical approach to tasks.
Effective time management, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Proven teamwork and professionalism in academic or workplace settings.
Availability for a full-time internship during the assigned period.
About Bun & Associates
Bun & Associates is one of Cambodia’s leading corporate and business advisory law firms, recognised by international directories and involved in major deals, policies and legislation.
The firm is based at GIA Tower, Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh, and is ranked in Chambers’ Asia-Pacific and Global guides.
Working at Bun & Associates offers exposure to high-calibre work, multilingual teams and structured training under senior practitioners, an excellent foundation for aspiring lawyers!