Law and advocacy internships include a range of opportunities working at law firms and policy and advocacy centers. Internships in this field provide an inside view of the host country’s legal system and an understanding of how the community navigates within that system. Apply your knowledge to a real-world setting and learn how law and justice work in practice. A writing sample may be requested.
Program Locations
Australia: Multiple Cities | China: Shanghai | England: London | Ireland: Dublin | Japan: Tokyo | New Zealand: Multiple Cities | South Korea: Seoul | Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia | Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City
Common Tasks and Responsibilities
- Amend agreements
- Assist in advocacy work and projects
- Conduct case research
- Develop assessment tools
- Meet with clients and business partners
- Participate in negotiations
- Proofread and assist in preparation of legal documents
- Provide general office administration support
- Support community outreach projects
- Write and edit briefs and reports
Sample Companies and Organizations
- Advocacy centers
- Consulting firms
- Government policy centers
- Human rights organizations
- Human resources offices
- Law firms
- Legal services offices
- Nongovernmental organizations
- Professional services organizations
- Social justice centers
- University research centers
- Youth legal centers
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Advocacy
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Advocacy
Several placement opportunities
Human Rights
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Legal Studies/Justice Studies
Limited placement opportunities
Legal Studies/Justice Studies
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Advocacy
Limited placement opportunities
Human Rights
Limited placement opportunities
Legal Studies/Justice Studies
Limited placement opportunities
Legal Studies/Justice Studies
Limited placement opportunities
Advocacy
Several placement opportunities
Human Rights
Several placement opportunities
Advocacy
Several placement opportunities
Human Rights
Several placement opportunities
Advocacy
Several placement opportunities
Human Rights
Several placement opportunities
Human Rights
Limited placement opportunities
