BCCL Avocats, a Paris-based law firm specializing in public business law, is offering a stage (internship) to students currently in their M1 or M2 year, or those registered as élève-avocat (law school graduate preparing for the bar exam). The internship, which can last between three and six months, is scheduled to begin in March .
Founded in December , BCCL Avocats has quickly established itself as a key player in the French public business law market, leveraging the multidisciplinary expertise of its members. The firm operates from offices in Paris, Lyon, and Mulhouse, currently employing four partners and seven associate attorneys.
The successful candidate will be integrated into the team led by Maître MIDOL-MONNET, a partner at the firm and head of the public business law practice. The internship offers a broad exposure to a variety of legal matters within the public sector, providing practical experience in both advisory and contentious work.
The role will involve assisting Maître MIDOL-MONNET and collaborators Maîtres DORD and KREMER on a diverse range of cases. These encompass areas such as public procurement law (including public contracts, delegated public services, and complex arrangements), public domain law, state aid law, European funds law (FESI), general business law, administrative law, competition law, and local government law.
Interns will be fully integrated into the team and will be responsible for a range of tasks, including preparing legal notes, consultations, and memoranda for clients – which include state services, local authorities, European fund management authorities, SEM (Sociétés d’Économie Mixte – mixed economy companies), SPL (Sociétés de Participation Locale – local participation companies), and others. Responsibilities also include analyzing, drafting, and revising legal documents such as contracts and resolutions, as well as drafting pleadings for administrative courts. Participation in training sessions and team meetings is also expected.
BCCL Avocats provides assistance to both public and private entities, offering advice and representation in disputes across all areas of public law. The firm’s expertise in public contracts, specifically relating to tendering and execution, administrative litigation, and local government law, is particularly noteworthy.
The firm is seeking candidates currently enrolled in an M1 or M2 program in public law, with a specialization in public business law, public economic law, or public contract law. Essential qualities include analytical and synthesis skills, rigor, availability, autonomy, and organizational abilities. Proficiency in standard software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and legal databases is also required.
Prior experience in a law firm is considered a plus, but is not mandatory. The internship represents an opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic and growing firm specializing in a critical area of French law. The firm’s presence in multiple cities – Paris, Lyon, and Mulhouse – suggests a broad geographic reach and client base.
The creation of BCCL Avocats in indicates a relatively new entrant to the market, positioning itself as a modern and agile firm. The firm’s emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach and the recognized expertise of its members suggests a commitment to providing comprehensive legal services to its clients. The internship offers a valuable opportunity for students to contribute to the firm’s growth and development while gaining practical experience in a specialized field.
The University of Paris 8 offers a Master’s degree in Public Law (both internal and international/European tracks) which would provide a strong academic foundation for candidates applying for this internship. The program aims to train highly specialized public law jurists capable of providing expertise to a wide range of sectors, including local authorities, central administrations, public procurement entities, and legal professionals.
