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Step Up

Apply for the 2025 program!

Application dates:

BE/NL/FR/UK: Open as of October 1, close February 28

DE: Open as of November 1, close March 31

We expect to inform successful candidates by the end of May 2025.

Companies: All year round. Click here for more information.

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2025 Program criteria

  • Studying in France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom
    • In France or Belgium: currently enrolled in your first year of Master Degree in Law for academic year 2024-2025 (Master 1)
    • In the Netherlands: enrolled for your Master or Pre-Master in Law when you start the program
    • In Germany: successfully completed your intermediate exam
    • In the United Kingdom: students that have completed their Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and are planning to complete either the LPC or SQE*
  • BE/NL/FR/UK: Available in July and August 2025
  • DE: Available in August and September 2025
  • Authorized to work in the European Union or the United Kingdom as applicable without a working permit
  • Enthusiastic and highly motivated
  • Eager to learn how business acumen is applied by in-house counsel in an international environment
  • Pragmatic, business and solutions oriented
  • Team player, willing to support cross-functional project teams
*This placement will not count as qualifying work experience for the SQE
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Language skills

  • Belgium or the Netherlands: Fluent English is required; local languages are a plus.
  • France: French is required; English is a plus.
  • Germany: German and English are required
  • The United Kingdom: English is required
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How to apply

2025 Application dates:

BE/NL/FR/UK: Open as of October 1, close February 28

DE: Open as of November 1, close May 25

You will need to send your application to Step-Up_Program@fedex.com

  • Motivation letter: include what diversity means to you.
  • Resume: list your language skills and specific legal studies.

Click here for more information on what to include in your motivation letter and resume.

Click here for tips and guidance on what to include in your application.

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Selection

Candidates will be chosen by the STEP UP selection team and matched with the partnered companies in their country of study. Company locations are:

  • Belgium;
  • France;
  • Germany;
  • The Netherlands;
  • The United Kingdom.

In some cases, the candidate will meet virtually with the partnered company before the final selection.

This program is supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and the Belgian Institute of Company Lawyers (IBJ / IJE)