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Law and Human Rights Internships in Quito, Ecuador

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Program Overview

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...

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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.

What's Included

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

Exclusions

Domestic Airfare
International Airfare
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Public Transportation Pass
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Quick Details

Location
Quito, Ecuador
Starts At$3,170 for 6 Weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement18-35
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • International Relations
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Public Administration & Government
Types:
  • Experiential Learning
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Angolan
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
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Locations

  • Quito, Ecuador

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Intern Duration: Summer, Winter, Spring, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months, Fall
  • Gap Year Timing: After College, Career Break / Mid-Career, During College, Post High School

Eligible Nationalities

  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Angolan

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: Spanish
  • Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
  • Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • Education: University Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-35

Duration

Summer, Winter, Spring, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months, Fall

Starts At

  • 6 Weeks: $3,170
  • 2 Months: $3,470
  • 3 Months: $4,000

Payment Terms

  • Upfront Deposit

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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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.

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2025 Finalist - People’s Choice
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - People’s Choice

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