Blumenthal Richter & Sumet (“BRS”) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our 2023 internship season, marking yet another enriching and diverse experience for 11 aspiring legal practitioners.

Over the past few months, BRS had the privilege of hosting a diverse group of interns, including students from the legal faculty of leading local institutions Thammasat University and Chulalongkorn University. Furthermore, the firm proudly welcomed students from international backgrounds. Our interns included two outstanding individuals from International School Bangkok (“ISB”), one of Thailand’s most prestigious international schools, where our Senior Partner Andreas Richter serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Additionally, we had the honor of hosting an ISB alumna currently studying at Stanford University, one of the world’s top-ranking educational institutions. Expanding our global reach, we welcomed an intern who graduated from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in Germany.

Partner Ekkarat Ritthiplang, an alumnus of Chulalongkorn University who plays a key role in recruiting and supervising interns from local universities, affirms, “Our Thammasat and Chula interns displayed remarkable dedication and adaptability in tackling complex legal tasks in both Thai and English language. I am deeply impressed with the quality of their work and hope to see many of them join our firm in the near future”.

Looking ahead with enthusiasm, Ekkarat is excited for the upcoming 2024 season and is eager to get to know the new class of interns, as BRS has now launched its recruitment and application period. As part of our outreach, Partner Weerasa Makepongtorn, recently promoted at Blumenthal Richter & Sumet, participated as an esteemed speaker at the Thammasat University Internship Fair, held on September 19 at the University’s Rangsit campus.

Weerasa participated in a panel discussion where she shared what sets BRS apart as a truly international law firm – our roster of attorneys and consultants hailing from Thailand, Germany, America, Austria, China and Japan and our long-term affiliation with prestigious international networks Interlaw and IR Global. She emphasized our firm’s recognition as one of the most entrepreneurial and progressive firms in Thailand – characterized by our open-door policy, transparent communication and pillar of providing commercially minded and business-oriented legal advice.

This event held special significance for Weerasa, as it marked one of her first speaking engagements as a Partner representing BRS. She shared, “Returning to Thammasat, my alma mater, as a Partner feels like a full-circle moment for me. It’s a testament to the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. I very much look forward helping Thammasat’s students advance in their legal careers as part of their internship with us.”

Weerasa also expressed her excitement about conducting interviews with internship applicants. She said, “I am genuinely excited about the interview process. It’s an opportunity to identify the future stars of our profession and bring fresh talent into our dynamic team. Ekkarat, myself and the internship committee are very much looking forward to getting to know the newest potential members of the BRS team.”

We had a wonderful time meeting prospective interns at Chulalongkorn and Thammasat University’s Open Houses and are delighted to announce that applications are now open for our local internship program.

More information about our internship program for Thai university students is available on our social media channels.