In the summer of 2025, I began a Master’s degree in Business Administration & Corporate Communication at Copenhagen Business School. As part of my studies, I began an internship in the Communications department at Gorrissen Federspiel. Following my internship, I was offered a position as a student assistant, and I now work 15 hours a week.
My role in the Communications department primarily involves developing and producing social media content, including text and graphics. I also contribute to intranet posts, employee portraits, photo assignments and other communication tasks as required. My tasks are varied, and I have the opportunity to work with different types of communication tasks on a regular basis.
One advantage of working in a large law firm like Gorrissen Federspiel is having many colleagues to interact with, both professionally and socially. Around 50 students work at the firm, and we hold student-only events twice a year. These events strengthen relationships across groups, age and education. There are also plenty of opportunities to socialise with colleagues outside of working hours, including a running club, yoga and a Friday bar. As someone new to the area from Southern Jutland, I have found it fantastic that I have made good friends through my work at Gorrissen Federspiel. These include current and former colleagues who I socialise with frequently in my free time.
My job does not affect my studies as my department and the firm as a whole are very understanding about the fact that I also have to prioritise my studies. Working hours are flexible, and I have the freedom to schedule my own hours to balance work and school. Gorrissen Federspiel provides great support regarding my studies.
There are ample opportunities for learning and professional development at Gorrissen Federspiel. In connection with my internship, colleagues from various departments made themselves available for interviews, which was a great help. This gave me a broader perspective and a deeper understanding of external communication in a large law firm, as well as providing me with the best conditions for writing a strong exam paper.
"Collaboration within the firm is characterised by openness and trust. There is a culture of learning through responsibility, where it is natural to ask questions and request assistance." Read more about William's work as a project student.
Nikolai joined the Corporate/M&A team as a law student in my third semester, and is currently working with the Real Estate group at Gorrissen Federspiel. His working day consists of a combination of regular and ad hoc tasks, and it’s this variety that he thrives on.
"At the Aarhus office, students rotate every six months, which provides insight into several areas of law and different teams.". One of the things Olivia found particularly attractive was the rotation scheme, as it offers a great opportunity to try out new areas of law and clarify her professional interests.