Legal Studies and Advocacy

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.

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ISA Legal Internships

Australia: Multiple Cities | China: Shanghai | Ireland: Dublin | England: London | Japan: Tokyo | New Zealand: Multiple Cities | Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia

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

Advocacy

  Several placement opportunities

Legal Studies/Justice Studies

  Several placement opportunities

Legal Studies/Justice Studies

  Limited placement opportunities

Advocacy

  Limited placement opportunities

Human Rights

  Limited placement opportunities

Legal Studies/Justice Studies

  Limited placement opportunities

Advocacy

  Several placement opportunities

Human Rights

  Several placement opportunities

Legal Studies/Justice Studies

  Limited placement opportunities

Legal Studies/Justice Studies

  Limited placement opportunities

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

“The fact that I went to Australia for an internship has really set me apart from my peers and is always a topic of conversation when applying for jobs! The experience that I gained has taught me so much and helped prepare me for my current position!”

Shelby Light
Sydney

“As a result of this internship, I have secured a full time job back home in the states. I am sure that this international internship will potentially lead me to working in international equity.”

Veronica Gibson
London

“My internship in South Korea was extremely influential in my job interviewing process, and largely because of my internship experience, I just landed a job as a Content Editor with H&R Block. This internship was incredibly valuable not just for my personal experience, but it has definitely helped me in my career goals as well.”

Michaela Harding
Seoul

"Thank you so much for the help you gave both before and during my time abroad. You truly made the process less stressful and more enjoyable. You have made my study abroad experience truly wonderful!"

Parker Blair
Valencia