Internship: definition and regulations

1 Introduction

The internship is subject to restitution and evaluation. The internship can be :

• Compulsory: imposed by the diploma regulations.
• Optional: either an internship or a research report. Once the option is chosen, it becomes mandatory.
• Optional or voluntary: at the initiative of the student who wishes to enhance the value of his or her studies.

Attention: in all cases the student must obtain the agreement of the teacher responsible for his or her diploma.

2. internship agreement

The reception of an intern is governed by the rules of law. The internship agreement sets out the obligations of the parties (establishment, host structure, student) in accordance with the legislation and regulations in force. The signature of an internship agreement is therefore mandatory: no internship can take place without the signature of an agreement. It must be signed by all parties before the actual start of the course. Any training course started before all signatures have been collected is illegal with all the consequences that follow, particularly in terms of not covering work accident cover.

• To obtain your convention, click here and follow the instructions.

3. duration of the internship

Traineeships have a maximum duration of six months (including any extensions) unless the diploma regulations provide for a longer duration. The duration shall be calculated in proportion to the trainee's actual presence in the host organization. Any actual change in the duration of the traineeship must be the subject of a signed amendment. No internship may take place after September 30, the end of the academic year.

4) Gratuity

Internships of more than 2 months duration are obligatorily rewarded regardless of the status of the host organisation. The duration is assessed on the basis of actual attendance time. The minimum amount of the bonus is set at 15% of the hourly social security ceiling, €3.90 per hour from 01/01/2020.

5. useful documents

• Consult the practical guide for student internships
• Consult the memento for the use of trainees
• LAW No. 2014-788 Development, supervision of traineeships and improvement of the status of trainees
• Decree No. 2014-1420 relating to the supervision of periods of on-the-job training and internships
• Reform of the status of trainees by law n°2014 -788 of 10 July 2014