OpenFieldFederal and Cantonal Bilingual Administrative Law Legal Practicum
Six-month bilingual legal practicum embedding law graduates in cantonal administrative tribunals and federal offices in Fribourg and Bern, drafting legal opinions and appellate briefs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completion of Bachelor of Law (BLaw) at UniFR or recognized Swiss law faculty with credit average.
- English language proficiency
- Bilingual proficiency in French and German (minimum B2/C1 in both official languages).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Swiss legal internships.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, transcript of legal exams, and cover letter addressed to the Cantonal Department of Justice.
- Recommendation letters
- Approval from the UniFR Faculty of Law Dean of Studies.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Paid legal practicum: CHF 2,200 monthly compensation with cantonal courts and public administration bodies
- Application fee
- Included in standard semester matriculation
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard semester tuition applies
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 01 April 2027 (Autumn Legal Internship Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Fribourg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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