Your employer may require you to complete an internship agreement. This page provides dedicated guidance on obtaining an internship agreement, or Convention de Stage, when requested by your prospective employer.
It is at the discretion of School whether CCLS will accept being an internship signatory. Please check your eligibility and the instructions below before completing the Internship Agreement/Convention de Stage form.
The Internship Agreement/Convention de Stage must be submitted for processing at least 21 working days before the start of the internship. Failure to do so will jeopardise the chances of receiving the necessary documents.
To qualify for internship documentation through CCLS, you must meet the following criteria:
Before you follow our instructions outline below, please note that Queen Mary has its own internship agreement and Convention de Stage. If the employer wishes to use their form, the agreement must go through a review, and we are unable to guarantee that the form will be accepted.
Select and complete the relevant form(s) below:
Complete both Convention de Stage versions and send them to pglaw-internship@qmul.ac.uk and cclsparis@qmul.ac.uk for review.
Complete and send the Internship Agreement to pglaw-internship@qmul.ac.uk for review and signature request.
Explore our FAQs below for further information on the internship agreement/Convention de Stage process. For any queries not addressed here, please contact pglaw-internship@qmul.ac.uk.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an internship agreement or Convention de Stage until you have completed on-campus full registration for the commencement of your programme. Once your registration is finalised, we will gladly assist you with any internship documentation you may require.
If your employer prefers to use their own agreement, please forward the document to pglaw-internship@qmul.ac.uk. We will then take the following steps:
Please note that if the agreement deviates from our standard format, has been altered, or is not governed by English law, we may be unable to sign it. Processing time may be extended as we review and potentially amend the agreement. We recommend submitting the agreement as early as possible, ideally at least 21 working days before the internship start date, to avoid delays, especially during peak periods.
If the agreement requires adherence to another governing law, we may encounter challenges in signing it. Our team will be required to make an assessment beforehand.
No, it is not possible to delay your graduation to extend your student status. Your registered student status is determined by the completion of your programme of studies, not by the date of your graduation ceremony. Please consult with the Departmental Student Support team to confirm your programme completion date.
In all agreements, we will clearly indicate:
For non-CCLS agreements, we will include an amendment if the internship extends beyond programme completion. To prevent any misunderstandings, ensure your employer is aware of your registration status at the scheduled start of your internship.
If you require a letter confirming your current registration while enrolled in a course of study, please contact the Student Enquiries Team. They will provide you with a letter detailing your registration status at Queen Mary.
Yes, your employer can propose amendments to the internship agreement or Convention de Stage. Please request the necessary information from them. Common amendments may include remuneration and expenses. Any proposed amendments must be accompanied by an English translation and will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.