Description

Intern abroad in Dublin, Ireland! As a legal intern in Ireland you can focus on:

* Business law
* Family law
* Probate & wills
* Property law

You will work alongside solicitors, legal clerks, and judges to learn about Ireland's Common Law System. You will assist with research and writing, in addition to performing paralegal and clerical functions. Interns may also be invited to attend court hearings on current cases.

Each placement depends on when you decide to go, your particular area of interest, your qualifications, what particular organization has openings for interns.

Internship positions are available for professionals, Law School students & graduates and undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year. All internships require an 8 week minimum, and can last up to 12 weeks.

"From day one they put me to work. It wasn't just busy, useless work, but doing actual things pertaining to cases. For example, discovery for cases, sitting in and taking notes at trials, subpoenaing Garda officers, I also did filing and copying, as well as acting as a runner to different judicial buildings...I would start work at 9:30AM, write a memo or two for a case to stick in the file, then I would head down to Four Courts to get documents stamped and lodged, which could take up to a few hours depending if the lines are long. At 1:00 I would have an hour lunch break. After lunch, I would usually have to go around the corner to get affidavits notarized, or go somewhere else to get copies of certificates, or lodge documents up the street. During downtime I would read up on upcoming cases or be copying papers for evidence in trials. Once 5:00PM came around I'll head to the post office to drop off the post and head to the registry. At 5:30PM the day was over and I would go back to my host house in Artane."

-Grace, 2011 (read her entire interview at our website)

Highlights

Interns will gain an amazing and invaluable work experience in Dublin's vibrant, culturally rich and ethnically diverse city center.

Dublin represents a modern city, filled with cafes, markets, malls, and, of course pubs. Dublin's bustling streets are filled with warm and personable people, and the city itself is home to a lively art and literary culture that can give NY City a run for its money!

Placements are created on an individual basis, and are structured on the intern's objectives, qualifications, and what s/he would like to accomplish.

Qualifications

* Must be a citizen of USA, Canada, EU, Australia, or New Zealand
* Must be at least 21 years of age or a rising junior in a relevant major
* Must be fluent in English
* Must have a demonstrated interest and background in field
* Must be a self-starter, well-organized, strong communicator, and be an excellent writer.
* Must commit 8-12 weeks

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Varies. Please contact us for details.

Program Fees Include:

* PreDeparture Materials
* Airport Pickup
* Orientation
* Internship Placement
* Optional Housing with either a local host family or at a student residence
* Social Gatherings
* Local Coordinator & 24/7 Emergency Assistance
* US-Based Support

Participants may choose to stay with a local host family, student residence (only available certain months), or participants may arrange their own housing.
* Host Families provide participants with their own room, two meals a day, and laundry.
* Participants in the Student Residence will live with up to three other international interns or students, dorm style. Participants have a single room, shared bath, kitchen, and living room. The residences include cable, internet access, and furnished kitchens. Please note, no food is included. The Student Residence is available early June through mid September, and sporadic availability throughout the academic year.

Salary/Pay

Unpaid

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application
• Resume
• Phone/Video Interview

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement

ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded

2001