Internship classification
We examine whether the placement is voluntary or mandatory, how its educational purpose is described, and what that may mean for minimum wage and duration.
Employment consultations · Germany
Read the agreement before the first day defines the next year.
Byte Pathcore reviews internship and trainee agreements in plain English, with close attention to pay, working time, learning duties, probation, notice and the status the document actually creates.
Send an agreement questionRemote consultations across Germany · Office appointments in Frankfurt
The core assessment
Your clauses, mapped to the real working relationship
A 60-minute consultation combines a structured agreement review with a practical conversation about what to clarify before signing.
Pay and working time
See the gross remuneration, overtime language, holiday allowance, working hours and any repayment terms together—not as isolated clauses.
Probation and notice
Understand when the relationship can end, what happens during probation, and which post-contract restrictions deserve a question.
What you receive
A concise assessment you can use in a real conversation
Before the call, we read your agreement and the context you provide. During the session, we work through the clauses in order of consequence. Afterwards, you receive a written issue list with suggested questions for the employer or training provider.
View scope and exclusions →Suitable for
- International graduates offered a German trainee programme
- Students comparing compulsory and voluntary internship terms
- Career changers assessing a structured entry programme
- Parents or sponsors who want the obligations explained
Not included: court representation, immigration advice, tax calculations or contacting an employer on your behalf.
Client perspective
Details that changed the conversation
“The review separated the university requirement from the employer’s extra clauses. I went back with three precise questions instead of a vague concern.”— Mara, mandatory internship in Hesse
“The written notes were more cautious than I expected, but that helped. I understood that the overtime wording needed clarification rather than a dramatic conclusion.”— Daniel, commercial trainee applicant
“We used most of the call on notice and repayment language. The pace was calm, and I left knowing which point mattered before signing.”— Leila, graduate programme in Berlin
Before you sign
Bring the document and the context around it.
Tell us whether the placement is required by a study programme, the planned dates, and the questions that made you pause. We normally reply within one business day.
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