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The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

The content of your internship agreement depends on a few key questions. The answers determine which provisions you include and how strictly you formulate them.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Is the internship part of a study program? For collaborative professional practice, you usually adhere to the educational institution's tripartite agreement; for an independent internship, you draw up everything yourself.
Do you pay a fee? Determine in advance whether and how much you will pay and designate this as an internship or expense allowance, not as wages, to avoid confusion with an employment relationship.
Does the intern work with sensitive or creative output? In that case, confidentiality and agreements regarding intellectual property are important, and you should include them explicitly.
Who insures against potential damage? Choose whether your business liability insurance provides coverage or whether the educational institution arranges this, and document this.
How long and how intensive is the internship? Scope and duration determine whether there is a genuine learning character; a full-time internship of many months without a learning plan increases the risk of reclassification as an employment contract.
Clauses and provisions

What components belong in an internship agreement?

A complete internship agreement not only describes who, what, and when, but above all makes the learning character visible. The components below form the basis; you fill them in concretely for each internship.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Parties and internship period Always Name of intern, educational institution and internship company, with start and end dates and scope in hours.
Learning objectives and tasks Always Describe the learning objective and the learning tasks; this demonstrates that learning takes precedence over productive work.
Accompaniment Always Name of the internship supervisor, frequency of supervision, and any interim evaluations.
Internship allowance Upon reimbursement Establish an expense or internship allowance as an amount per month or period; state that it does not constitute salary.
Confidentiality Often Obligation not to share commercially sensitive information, even after the internship has ended.
Intellectual property In creative work Rule regarding who is entitled to the result (reports, designs, code) and when rights transfer.
Insurance and liability Always State which insurance applies to damage and accidents during the internship.
Termination Always Notice period or grounds for early termination, for example upon discontinuation of the study program.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

An internship agreement is only effective if you sign it before the internship starts and adhere to it in practice. The steps below will help with this.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before the start Have all parties sign the agreement, including the educational institution if applicable. Without a prior signature, it is unclear which agreements apply in the event of a dispute.
At the start Discuss the learning objectives and supervision with the intern. Visibly placing the learning objective at the center underpins the internship character.
During the day Conduct interim evaluations and briefly document them. In this way, you demonstrate that the internship remains focused on learning and that adjustments can be made.
At the end Provide an internship statement or evaluation and archive the signed agreement. Completed record-keeping prevents later discussion regarding the nature and duration of the internship.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

Most problems during internships do not arise from malice, but from carelessness beforehand. Avoid the mistakes below.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Do not set learning objectives The internship resembles regular work, with the risk of reclassification as an employment contract. Describe concrete learning objectives and learning tasks in the agreement.
Deploy the intern as a full-fledged member of staff Entitlement to wages, premiums, and protection against dismissal may arise. Maintain the balance between learning and working, and provide genuine guidance.
Call compensation wages Confusion regarding the nature of the relationship and possible tax consequences. Consistently refer to an internship or expense allowance and state that it is not salary.
Confidentiality and IP forgotten Business-sensitive information or internship results are insufficiently protected. Include provisions regarding confidentiality and intellectual property.
Failing to arrange insurance Uncertainty and potential uninsured damage in the event of an accident. Record which insurance provides coverage during the internship.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

Not every internship is the same. Recognize your situation and tailor the agreement accordingly.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
MBO or HBO internship through school The educational institution is a party and often provides its own agreement. Align with the school agreement and supplement your own agreements without contradiction.
Graduation internship Longer, independent assignment with a concrete end product. Clearly regulate the intellectual property rights and confidentiality surrounding the graduation work.
Taster or orientation internship Brief introduction to the field, limited in hours. Keep the agreement light, but do stipulate insurance and support.
Internship without education No educational institution involved, higher risk of disguised employment. Ensure a demonstrable learning character and be restrained with high compensation and full-time commitment.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

Sometimes an internship agreement does not match the actual relationship or does not cover all risks. In those cases, a different or supplementary document is more appropriate.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
The intern effectively works as a regular employee Employment contract Predominantly productive work is accompanied by an employment contract with wages and protection.
The intern is given access to confidential information Confidentiality Agreement A separate confidentiality agreement offers additional protection alongside the internship agreements.
Processing of personal data on behalf of another party occurs Data Processing Agreement If the intern processes data for a client, a data processing agreement may be required under the GDPR.
Explanation of this document

Drafting an internship agreement, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what internship agreements are, when they are needed, and which risks they must cover. Therefore, we explain below what this document entails, what to look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is an internship agreement?
An internship agreement is the agreement under which an intern—a student pursuing an education—gains practical experience at a company or organization, supervised by both the company's internship supervisor and the educational institution. The internship agreement establishes the triangular relationship between the student, the internship company, and the educational institution. A legally valid internship agreement is of great importance for the employment law classification: if the internship has too many characteristics of an employment contract—personal work, authority, wages—the intern may be entitled to the minimum wage and other employment law protections, even if the internship is presented as "unpaid." Our lawyers will draft an internship agreement for you that correctly classifies the internship as part of the education, handles the internship allowance correctly for tax purposes, and minimizes employment contract risks.
When does an internship qualify as an employment contract?
This is the most critical legal question regarding internship agreements. Based on Supreme Court case law, an internship is not an employment contract if the learning aspect predominates: the intern works primarily to learn, not to make a productive contribution to the company. However, if the intern performs productive work that is also carried out by paid employees, is structurally scheduled as a permanent employee, and effectively functions as a regular employee, the court may reclassify the internship agreement as an employment contract — with entitlement to minimum wage, holiday allowance, and protection against dismissal. Your internship agreement must emphasize the learning aspect: internship assignments are aimed at learning specific competencies, the educational institution retains control over the content of the internship, and supervision by the institution is structural. Our lawyers ensure an internship agreement that minimizes employment contract risks.
How do you treat the internship allowance for tax purposes?
An internship allowance of up to approximately €350 per month is tax-free if the internship actually qualifies as an educational program. Higher allowances are taxed as wages. An internship without any compensation is permitted but risks leading to a minimum wage claim in the event of reclassification as an employment contract. Your internship agreement must explicitly stipulate the allowance and document the relationship with the educational institution. Our lawyers advise you on a compensation structure that is fiscally correct and legally secure.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake, our lawyers draft an internship agreement that correctly qualifies the internship, handles the internship allowance correctly for tax purposes, and minimizes employment contract risks.
Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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Why not use a standard document?

A standard document often seems like a quick solution, but usually does not fully align with your company, agreements, risks, and way of working. Our legal experts draft documents that fit your situation.

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Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

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Every business operates differently and faces different legal risks. Therefore, we tailor the document to your industry, customers, agreements, and way of working.

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A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

  • Using a standard document that does not suit the company
  • Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
  • Have a document generated without legal review
  • Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
  • Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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