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Law Internships in Madrid, Spain

by: Adelante Abroad

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Acquire professional experience in a "bufete de abogados" in Spain’s capital - Madrid! Law internships across the country have become increasingly popular, with many law firms welcoming international law students and professionals. Interning in a Spanish law firm is a great boost to your résumé and your future career, considering that many legal institutions and offices value international experience. If you’re highly interested in this opportunity, you need a high-intermediate level of Spanish proficiency. You must already have taken the LSATs and/or are enrolled in law school. Adelante offers placements in municipal courts and legal departments of companies. Participating firms range from family law to maritime law and from corporate law to copyright law. For 1-6 months, you will be working alongside Spanish lawyers or with a team of lawyers and consultants. We guarantee a spot at the table, our focus is on finding you an ideal internship. You will live and work in Madrid, which gives plenty of opportunities to explore and practice informal Spanish. Our programs begin on the first Monday of each month. Submit a $325 application deposit to secure your spot!

Program Highlights

Apply your legal expertise in a real work setting, within a law firm in Madrid.

Prepare for the internship in Spain with two-weeks of intensive Spanish classes at the beginning of the program.

Earn academic credit for your internship contact hours in Madrid.

Enjoy your own room in shared housing with other interns and study abroad candidates.

Immerse in Spain’s rich culture and history through cultural excursions, as well as other fun activities during the first two weeks.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Madrid, Spain
Starts At: $4,170 for 2 months
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Fall
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • International Relations
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Public Administration & Government
Types:
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • 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 Virgin Islander
  • Bruneian
  • Bulgarian
  • Burkinabe
  • Cambodian
  • Canadian
  • Cape Verdean
  • Caymanian
  • 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
  • Italian
  • Ivorian
  • Jamaican
  • Japanese
  • Jordanian
  • Kazakhstani
  • Kittitian, Nevisian
  • Kiwi
  • Korean
  • Kuwaiti
  • Kyrgyzstani
  • Lao or Laotian
  • Latvian
  • 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
  • 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
  • Scottish
  • Senegalese
  • Serbian
  • Serbian; Montenegrin
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leonean
  • Singaporean
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Solomon Islander
  • Spanish
  • Sri Lankan
  • St. Barts
  • Statian
  • Sudanese
  • Surinamese
  • Swazi
  • Swedish
  • Swiss
  • 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
  • British
  • Saudi Arabian
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Last Updated: Aug 14, 2026

Awards

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

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

5

Total Reviews

1

Splendid internship

January 25, 2023by: Christian Sotomayor - United States
5

I felt like my internship was extremely unique because not only did I learn a lot with Fernando Fanego at his office, but, he really gave me a hands-on experience by taking me with him to court proceedings and elections for the lawyer society of Madrid. He took me in as his ward and introduced me to countless attornies, businessmen, and people who share a similar mentality of professionalism as we do, which was much appreciated.

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Madrid, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • International Relations
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Public Administration & Government
  • Types
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships

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

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • 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 Virgin Islander
  • Bruneian
  • Bulgarian
  • Burkinabe
  • Cambodian
  • Canadian
  • Cape Verdean
  • Caymanian
  • 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
  • Italian
  • Ivorian
  • Jamaican
  • Japanese
  • Jordanian
  • Kazakhstani
  • Kittitian, Nevisian
  • Kiwi
  • Korean
  • Kuwaiti
  • Kyrgyzstani
  • Lao or Laotian
  • Latvian
  • 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
  • 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
  • Scottish
  • Senegalese
  • Serbian
  • Serbian; Montenegrin
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leonean
  • Singaporean
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Solomon Islander
  • Spanish
  • Sri Lankan
  • St. Barts
  • Statian
  • Sudanese
  • Surinamese
  • Swazi
  • Swedish
  • Swiss
  • 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
  • British
  • Saudi Arabian

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Starts At

  • 2 months: $4,170

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
  • Language Lessons
  • Emergency Support
  • Internship Placement
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Wifi Costs
  • Academic Credit
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Training
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Program Cost Excludes

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

Payment Terms

  • Upfront Deposit

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

View Refund Policy

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

Application Procedures

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is housing included in the price of the program?

Yes, housing is included in our program cost. Candidates will live in shared housing with others traveling abroad. We also have homestay options available.

What are the benefits of traveling abroad with Adelante Abroad?

Traveling abroad with Adelante Abroad offers you the ability to explore new countries, cities, and cultures all while building valuable work experience through an internship specific to your interests. There are many studies that show students who intern/ work in another country before applying to jobs are more likely to be hired once returning home than students who do not.

Do you have to pay to apply?

No, We do not require our applicants to pay to apply. During the process, you will fill out an online application and speak with our program director to see if we are a good fit for you and if you are a good fit for our programs. From there we have a one time confirmation fee for serious applicants.

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Acquire professional experience in a "bufete de abogados" in Spain’s capital - Madrid! Law internships across the country have become increasingly popular, with many law firms welcoming international law students and professionals. Interning in a Spanish law firm is a great boost to your résumé and your future career, considering that many legal institutions and offices value international experience. If you’re highly interested in this opportunity, you need a high-intermediate level of Spanish proficiency. You must already have taken the LSATs and/or are enrolled in law school. Adelante offers placements in municipal courts and legal departments of companies. Participating firms range from family law to maritime law and from corporate law to copyright law. For 1-6 months, you will be wo...

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