People Who Care. At HPP, this means taking a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach while working respectfully and responsibly with our clients, partners and one another. As an Associate Trainee, you will join a straightforward and committed team, contribute to real client matters and focus on what matters as you build practical experience for your legal career.

Applications are now open for the Associate Trainee programme starting in May 2027.

Associate Trainee

The Associate Trainee programme offers you the opportunity to deepen your expertise in your chosen area of law and gain practical experience through work that closely reflects the responsibilities of a newly qualified lawyer.

You will work as part of a designated practice area:

• Dispute Resolution
• Energy & M&A
• Employment
• Insolvency
• Intellectual Property & Technology
• Real Estate & Finance

As an Associate Trainee, you will support lawyers on client projects across your designated practice area. Your responsibilities will include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research and completing translation assignments. During the approximately four-month, full-time internship, you will gain hands-on experience and take an active role in real client matters.

To apply for the Associate Trainee programme, complete the application form here.

• The application period closes on 8 November 2026.
• Please combine your cover letter (in English), CV and transcript of academic records into one file and attach it to your application.

We review applications throughout the application period and will contact selected candidates as the process progresses. For more information about the position, please contact Anniina Suomi.

Anniina Suomi, HR Specialist | +358 40 549 6080 | anniina.suomi@hpp.fi

You can also find more information about our internship programmes on our website at https://hpp.fi/company/students/.