Summer Intern Programme

Flynn O’Driscoll was established over 20 years ago and is now one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms. With offices in Dublin, Galway and Shannon, the firm operates across the complete range of commercial legal services. We are trusted legal advisers to a broad client base including public sector bodies, multi-national companies, and owner-managed businesses operating in Ireland and internationally.

Flynn O’Driscoll is a full-service commercial law firm offering expertise across a range of legal services including Aviation, Banking, Corporate & Commercial, Data Privacy & Intellectual Property, Employment, Litigation, Media and Real Estate.

We welcome applications from law students from 3rd year onwards. We assess all applications on more than just academic achievements as we want to get to know the person to find out what sets you apart from other candidates.

If you are in 3rd or 4th year and would like to join us as an intern for June / July 2027, the closing date for applications is 30th November 2026.

The role will include the following work:

Interns have the opportunity to get involved in interesting and challenging work, receiving practical “on-the-job” training including attending meetings with clients, completing first drafts of transaction documents and consistently interacting with a partner team on files.

Throughout the programme, our interns participate in a range of activities which include:

- Team sessions with each practice area giving them insight into the team breakdown and types of work

- Visiting our Galway office

- Information meetings with their trainee ‘buddies’ to learn more about FE1 exams and Blackhall

- Completing a group presentation

- Dinner with their ‘buddies’

The successful candidate:

- Ambitious and positive attitude

- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

- Commercial awareness

- Strong writing and research skills

- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team

- Good communication and Interpersonal skills

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide an excellent range of benefits to reward and recognise our team.

- 20 days’ annual leave

- Employee assistance programme

- Business casual dress code

- Continuous professional, legal and personal education

Please submit a Cover Letter with your CV.

https://www.fod.ie/graduate-trainee-programme