Business & Law
Overview
Over the past decade, the ASEAN region has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing economies, offering a wealth of opportunities for businesses and individuals alike. Recognising this, the Australian government launched the Invested 2040 Strategy, while other major trading partners are deepening their engagement in the region to foster prosperity and address security challenges.
For interns, this dynamic environment offers the chance to work alongside global leaders and professionals across diverse disciplines. By contributing to impactful, real-world projects, interns gain valuable experience and expand their professional networks, equipping them with skills for careers that transcend boundaries.
In the legal sector, internships provide hands-on opportunities to explore Malaysia’s unique dual legal system, which combines common law and Sharia law for Muslims. Interns may engage with a variety of roles, from law firms to NGOs supporting refugees and migrant workers. Malaysia's complex legal landscape, including its stance on the death penalty and its non-signatory status to the UN Convention on Human Rights, offers a profound learning experience. Interns are not only exposed to legal practice but also gain insights into broader societal and human rights issues, contributing meaningfully to causes that matter.
Whether in business or law, interning in ASEAN is an unparalleled opportunity to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact.
Opportunities
Marketing - Assisting with marketing campaigns, social media management, and market research.
Business Development - Assisting in identifying new business opportunities, conducting market research, and preparing proposals.
Human Rights Law - Support NGOs in legal advocacy, community outreach, compliance, and drafting documents on human rights issues, including anti-death penalty campaigns.
Intellectual Property / Patent law - Assist with patent, trademark, and copyright matters through research and drafting intellectual property legal documents.
Criminal Law - Conduct legal research, draft and review documents, manage case files, assist with court filings, and support attorneys in contract, corporate, family, and criminal law matters.
Human Resources - Assist with recruitment, employee relations, policy development, and HR administrative tasks.
Data Analysis - Analysing business data, creating reports, and providing insights for decision-making.
Supply Chain and Logistics - Assist with logistics, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.
Entrepreneurship - Work with startups or small businesses, gaining insight into entrepreneurial ventures.
Public Relations (PR) - Assist with campaigns, media relations, and press releases.
Event Planning -Assist in planning and executing events, conferences, or promotional activities.
Community Relations in NGOs- Engage with the community, assist with outreach programs, policy development and building relationships.