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Law Internships in Valparaiso or Vina del Mar, Chile

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One of the best places to enhance a law degree with international experience is Chile, a hardworking and law-abiding country. Adelante Abroad offers an individualized internship program for law students in Vina del Mar and Valparaiso, Chile. Interns in this sector will work in maritime law, international business transactions, environmental law, and tributary law. Interns can become fluent in Sp...

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Program Highlights

Land an internship placement in a sector that matches your preferences and/or skills - Environmental, International Business, Maritime, etc.

Take three weeks of intensive Spanish classes before the program starts to communicate more effectively with native speakers.

Earn academic credit for your internship contact hours in Chile.

Live in an apartment together with other international interns or in a small house with Chilean locals!

Participate in an international program that is a balance of professional experience and cultural immersion.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Valparaiso, Chile
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundIntern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • International Relations
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Public Administration & Government
Guidelines:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Angolan
  • Antarctica
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Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - People’s Choice

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

1

Great experience

August 16, 2018by: James Fast - United StatesProgram: Law Internships in Valparaiso or Vina del Mar, Chile
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I lived in Viña del Mar and worked in Valparaíso for 3 months. I thoroughly enjoyed where I worked - I had great coworkers, learned quite a bit about Chilean business law, was able to see how a business incubator works, and put my Spanish to use daily. It was really a fantastic work opportunity, and I am happy to have done it. The only negatives regarding this program that come to mind are the housing. I was placed in a 3 person house in a quiet neighbourhood and that was great. While the house was incredibly cold (no central heat), the real problem was the bathroom. It did not ventilate well, so after taking a shower the room would be full of condensation. I mean the ceiling would be covered in water, which would proceed to drip on the ground for hours, leaving the floor wet and dirty. This also caused the ceiling in the bathroom to sag significantly, and it was covered in what looked to be mold. I think the housing used could be better scouted, and if these are residences the program uses frequently (as opposed to finding new ones each time applicants arrive), they should be better maintained. Furthermore, I was not given a key to lock my bedroom door, and as there were no safes in any of the rooms, this would have been appreciated. I found the three weeks of Spanish class at the beginning of the program to be only slightly helpful. We spent most of the classes walking around, which was a fantastic way to learn the area and practice conversational Spanish with my teacher. The problem was this dynamic made it very easy to stay within my comfort zone of the language. I think classroom activities are helpful because they are focused and often force conversation on topics otherwise avoided (politics, history, the environment, uncommon situations) as they are difficult or are beyond the scope of what is immediately comfortable. As such, it was easy to stick to things like food or scenery, but difficult to branch into more challenging areas. Overall I had a very enjoyable time in Chile. I enjoyed my work and feel much more confident in my Spanish abilities.

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Adelante Abroad responded to this reviewAugust 20, 2018

Such great news that your Legal Internship taught you much about business law abroad and also that your Spanish language level has increased – these are really our top goals and what will resonate on your Resume for years to come. The housing you lived in is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house in the Garden District of Vina del Mar, Chile, one of the safest and most desirable, two blocks from a large grocery store, plus cafes and gyms nearby and about 5 short blocks to the beach. We LOVE this snug little house and use it regularly. Your comments about it are disturbing,

Program Details

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Locations

  • Valparaiso, Chile

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • International Relations
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Law

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Angolan

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

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

Interviews

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Mike Infante

Participated in 2014

Alumni

Many years ago, I chose to live in Latin America because I wanted to learn Spanish. I think its great to learn any language, but I also think Americans should be pickier about which languages they are choosing to invest their time in. French and Italian are beautiful languages, but less useful where I live. Spanish is the second language of the country I live in, so I think it’s important to keep that in mind. Chile is 2,600 miles of mountains, beaches, and vineyards, and it is home to some of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever met.

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One of the best places to enhance a law degree with international experience is Chile, a hardworking and law-abiding country. Adelante Abroad offers an individualized internship program for law students in Vina del Mar and Valparaiso, Chile. Interns in this sector will work in maritime law, international business transactions, environmental law, and tributary law. Interns can become fluent in Spanish through a two-week intensive Spanish language course included in the program cost. They will live in a furnished apartment shared with other Adelante candidates or with a local Chilean host family. Applicants who are interested in this opportunity need a high-intermediate Spanish proficiency. Additionally, to be in this program, you must have taken LSATs or be enrolled in law school. Live...

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