Below ideal application and starting dates are listed to help you decide when the timing may be best for you to apply – you should check the dates for your desired destination country.
Ideally you should send your application 3-6 months in advance.
These are meant only as guidelines, and you should feel free to submit your application any time during the year in the event that an appropriate position is available. Please make sure to include your preferred dates of work when you submit your cover letter.
Do note that internship can last anywhere from 3-6 months depending on the territory.
| Desired Destination Territory |
Graduate |
Internship |
| Preferred Timeframe |
Duration of Internship |
Preferred Timeframe |
| France |
Assurance: Mid September
Advisory: Around the year |
3-6 months |
Assurance: Mid October
or Mid January
Advisory: Around the year |
| Germany |
Not applicable |
Assurance: min 6-8 months
Advisory: min 2-6 months
Tax: min 2-6 months |
Assurance: October - April
Advisory: Around the year
Tax: Around the year |
| Italy |
Not applicable |
Assurance: 3-6 months |
Assurance: September/October |
| Luxembourg |
Assurance: September or January
Advisory: Around the year
Tax: September |
Assurance: 3-6 months
Advisory: Individual Timeframe
Tax: min 3 months |
Assurance: October-March; January-March
Advisory/Tax: Around the year |
| Spain |
September – June |
3-6 months |
September - June |
| Switzerland |
From September on |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| The Netherlands |
Assurance: Around the year
(application before 1st September) |
2-3 months |
January - March |
