Professional Development

At Philip Lee we provide our employees with ample opportunity to progress and develop. We offer comprehensive training programmes, to empower our employee’s growth and to give them the tools they need to advance their careers.

Diversity and Inclusion

We make it our priority to attract and retain a diverse range of talent as it is imperative to our business. We celebrate diversity at Philip Lee as we believe bringing people together with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and creativity at the firm.

What will you do at Philip Lee?

Our Summer Internship is a comprehensive 10-week programme where you will be given the opportunity to learn from our legal professionals and gain an insight into our work, people and culture.

You will  be able to experience what life in a law firm is really like and also promote your personal interests, by getting involved in our various clubs and committees. Philip Lee has a broad range of practice areas and you will be involved in various tasks and activities in one of our main departments.

Who Should Apply?

If you are a Final Year or year 3 Bachelor of Law or Master of Law Student, you are welcome to apply to our 2026 Summer Internship/ Traineeship below.

Please note our applications are now open.

How To Apply?

Please email careers@philiplee.ie with your completed application form to apply. Please note, we will be accepting applications without a cover letter. Please ensure that your responses remain within the designated word count and does not exceed the allocated spaces given to you on the application form.

You can download our Intern and Trainee brochure 2025 through the button below.

Trainee, Rebecca Flanagan writes a summary about her experience at Philip Lee, her involvement in the Summer Programme and the progress she has made within the firm.

I joined Philip Lee in 2021 as part of their placement programme in collaboration with the University of Galway, where I was completing a Bachelor in Law and Business. During my time on placement,I completed rotations in the Healthcare, Litigation and Real Estate departments. This exposure gave me a clear insight into how different areas of law operate in practice and greatly benefited the completion of my studies.

I was delighted to accept an internshipwith the Firm after graduation, andwith the Firm’s support I was able tocomplete my FE-1s while working and gaining hands-on, practical experience. I was delighted to accept a training contract with the Firm in 2024. Since the start of my training, I have completed rotations in the Corporate, Real Estate, and Employment departments, and I have also had the opportunity to go on secondment. Throughout my training, I have consistently been entrusted with meaningful work and encouraged to contribute to client calls and meetings from an early stage—an invaluable learning experience. Senior colleagues are always willing to offer guidance and advice, and trainees’ opinions are genuinely valued and respected by the team. From the outset, it was clear that Philip Lee places a strong emphasis on developing and supporting interns and trainees from the very beginning of their careers, something that is evident through the availability of study leave, the buddy and mentorship programmes, and the firm’s open-door policy.

Trainees have the opportunity to learn directly from leading experts in their respective fields, which allows for continuous growth and professional development. Philip Lee’s broad range of practice areas and sectors offers trainees exposure to a diverse array of legal
disciplines early in their careers. This variety provides invaluable insight into how different areas of law interconnect in practice and enables trainees to develop well-rounded professional expertise. The hands-on nature of the training ensures continuous learning and professional growth, which is invaluable as you progress toward qualification.