Knowledge

Applications for professional internships at TELLES are officially open as of 21 July, with internship opportunities available in our Lisbon and Porto offices.

At TELLES, we believe that talent is revealed not only through knowledge, but also through attitude, critical thinking, and a desire to grow.
We are looking for young professionals who demonstrate integrity, constant intellectual curiosity, strong teamwork skills and a passion for innovation and new technologies.

With our strong market position and strategic alliances with some of the world's most reputable law firms, TELLES offers an excellent environment where training, rigour and innovation go hand in hand.

Our recruitment process, from CV analysis to interviews, is carefully designed to identify and nurture each candidate's potential.

"I'm involved in major national and international deals, which are essential to my professional development. I feel fully integrated in an office that values training, focuses on sharing knowledge, and provides remarkable experiences at the start of my career".
– Luís Veiga da Cunha, trainee at TELLES, Lisbon office

In the words of Francisco Espregueira Mendes, TELLES's managing partner:

"Being a trainee at TELLES means much more than learning the practice of law — it means growing up in an environment that challenges you, supports you, and believes in you as an individual. Many of our partners started out as trainees at TELLES, just like me, and today they are recognised as leading lawyers both nationally and internationally. We believe that excellent lawyers need not only legal knowledge, but also vision, empathy, resilience and ethics. Our mission is to train versatile and ethical lawyers who are prepared to face the challenges of an increasingly demanding global world. More than that, we take on the responsibility of providing an environment where they can grow, make mistakes, learn and, above all, turn potential into success".

At TELLES, we are committed to attracting and developing talent that shares our vision of excellence, ethics and innovation in the practice of law. We believe that our firm's sustainable growth depends on a qualified and motivated team aligned with the values that set us apart.

Submit your application by 31 August using the form available here.

About TELLES

Transformation into leadership is the result of aligning talent with TELLES values. We believe that excellent lawyers are built on the right foundations. We are a leading national and international law firm with a history spanning almost 90 years, offices in Lisbon and Porto, and a team of over 180 professionals recognised for their technical excellence and strategic vision.

Our clients range from corporate groups and multinationals to SMEs, start-ups, investors, and private clients. We provide legal advice on highly complex transactions in Portugal and abroad. We provide assistance to clients based in several jurisdictions, with support from a solid international network that includes some of the largest and most reputable law firms in the world.

At TELLES, we train lawyers who are ready to take on leadership roles. Many of our partners started here as trainees and today lead outstanding teams and operations in Portugal and abroad. More than technical proficiency, we are dedicated to a culture of proximity and dedication to personal and professional growth. We value critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, the ability to work with new technologies, and rigour — all of which are essential pillars of excellent legal practice.

Being a TELLES means being part of a team that believes in the future of the legal profession, is committed to talent and work is carried out every day to build a more innovative, ethical sector that is prepared for global challenges.