What is the maximum permitted duration for an internship?

This guide answers the question of the maximum legal duration of an internship , whether you are a student, host company or educational department.

What is the maximum duration of an internship?

The maximum duration of an internship is set by law at 6 months .

It is not permitted to exceed 6 months of internship , regardless of the type of internship or sector of activity .

This duration corresponds to 6 months, consecutive or not , within the same host organization, in the same academic year.

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