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Law and Human Rights Internships in Quito, Ecuador
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Grab this opportunity to gain professional experience at a well-established institution that works to defend human rights, specifically women’s rights. While their mission statement is to become a leader in promoting equality and banishing discrimination, this cannot happen without litigation. Applicants will work within a busy setting to make sure women, many of them young women, have access to justice and can live a life free of violence and subjugation. Help ensure their access to rightful funds and economic rights as well. This organization has three branches: Legal, Psychological, and Job Training. As a law intern, you will be placed in the Legal department and will work closely with advisors, counselors, and trainers from the other departments. A high-intermediate level of Spanish language skills is required. You must also have already taken LSATs and/or be enrolled in law school. Applicants will live and work in Quito from 2 to 6 months, providing numerous opportunities to explore the city and practice informal Spanish with native speakers. Law programs are offered all year round!
Grab this opportunity to gain professional experience at a well-established institution that works to defend human rights, specifically women’s rights. While their mission statement is to become a leader in promoting equality and banishing discrimination, this cannot happen without litigation. Applicants will work within a busy setting to make sure women, many of them young women, have access to justice and can live a life free of violence and subjugation. Help ensure their access to rightful funds and economic rights as well. This organization has three branches: Legal, Psychological, and Job Training. As a law intern, you will be placed in the Legal department and will work closely with advisors, counselors, and trainers from the other departments. A high-intermediate level of Spanish language skills is required. You must also have already taken LSATs and/or be enrolled in law school. Applicants will live and work in Quito from 2 to 6 months, providing numerous opportunities to explore the city and practice informal Spanish with native speakers. Law programs are offered all year round!
Program Highlights
Focus on human, economic and women's rights while interning at a law institution in Quito.
Start your internship with a two-week, intensive Spanish course to prepare for full engagement with Ecuadorian communities.
Earn academic credit for your internship contact hours in Ecuador.
Live with a local family in Quito who will introduce you to Ecuadorian culture and traditions throughout your stay.
Complement your professional experience with cultural immersion through a range of excursions and activities.
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- Quito, Ecuador
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
- International Relations
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Law
- Public Administration & Government
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
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- Azerbaijani
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- Bahraini
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- Barbadian
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- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Beninese
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
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- Bolivian
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- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
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- multi
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- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
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- The Vatican
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- Timorese
- Togolese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Tunisian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
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Interning with CEDEAL
January 24, 2023by: Caroline Meehan - United StatesThe company that I interned with in Ecuador was dedicated to the democratization of society through increased awareness of individual rights and services that exist to overcome gender-based and ethnic inequalities. As an intern I was responsible for assisting with organizing events, editing and designing infographs and translating documents. Due to my interest in the field of politics and human rights I was intrigued to understand the socio-political issues in Ecuador and how they compare to the United States. As such I was very grateful to have this direct and meaningful experience within Ecuador itself. The people that I worked with at CEDEAL were extremely welcoming and went so far as to include me in weekly office meetings. Due to this welcoming environment I felt comfortable engaging with colleagues, asking questions and taking initiative to offer my services in the ways that I thought would be most beneficial to the company.
Program Details
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Locations
- Quito, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- International Relations
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Law
- Public Administration & Government
- Types
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- Post High School
Age Requirement
18-35
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Angolan
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Bangladeshi
- Barbadian
- Basotho
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Beninese
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Botswana
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Burkinabe
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Central African
- Chadian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Congolese
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Djibouti
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Equatorial Guinean
- Eritrean
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Filipino
- Finnish
- French
- Gabonese
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indian
- Indonesian
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Ivorian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Libyan
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Senegalese
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leonean
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- South African
- South Sudanese
- Spanish
- Sri Lankan
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Sudanese
- Surinamese
- Swazi
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Tanzanian
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Togolese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Tunisian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Starts At
- 6 Weeks: $3,170
- 2 Months: $3,470
- 3 Months: $4,000
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Language Lessons
- Emergency Support
- Internship Placement
- Wifi Costs
- Academic Credit
- Letter of Recommendation
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Professional degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should apply for Law and Human Rights internships in Ecuador?
These programs are ideal for law students, pre-law majors, political science students, and anyone interested in international relations or social justice. A law internship in Ecuador provides practical experience for those considering careers in human rights law, public policy, or international development.
Are the Law and Human Rights internships in Ecuador paid?
No, these are unpaid internships abroad. Instead, the value comes from the opportunity to build your resume with international law experience, human rights advocacy, and cross-cultural immersion in Ecuador. Many participants use this experience to strengthen their graduate school or law school applications.
What makes Ecuador a good destination for a Human Rights internship?
Ecuador offers a unique setting where law, culture, and social justice intersect. The country has progressive constitutional rights for nature and indigenous communities, making it a fascinating place to study and practice human rights law abroad. Living in Ecuador also allows interns to experience Latin American culture while contributing to meaningful legal work.
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Grab this opportunity to gain professional experience at a well-established institution that works to defend human rights, specifically women’s rights. While their mission statement is to become a leader in promoting equality and banishing discrimination, this cannot happen without litigation. Applicants will work within a busy setting to make sure women, many of them young women, have access to justice and can live a life free of violence and subjugation. Help ensure their access to rightful funds and economic rights as well. This organization has three branches: Legal, Psychological, and Job Training. As a law intern, you will be placed in the Legal department and will work closely with advisors, counselors, and trainers from the other departments. A high-intermediate level of Spanish...
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Ready to Learn More?
Grab this opportunity to gain professional experience at a well-established institution that works to defend human rights, specifically women’s rights. While their mission statement is to become a leader in promoting equality and banishing discrimination, this cannot happen without litigation. Applicants will work within a busy setting to make sure women, many of them young women, have access to justice and can live a life free of violence and subjugation. Help ensure their access to rightful funds and economic rights as well. This organization has three branches: Legal, Psychological, and Job Training. As a law intern, you will be placed in the Legal department and will work closely with advisors, counselors, and trainers from the other departments. A high-intermediate level of Spanish...
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