Deadline Monday 1/14: Work Abroad This Summer

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Extended!!

The New York State Bar Association International Section and University at Buffalo School of Law announce the 2019 Law Student International Internship Program

Apply through LOCK!

The 2019 Program is in the process of securing internships for U.S. law students in law firms around the world, including: Vienna; Buenos Aires; Mexico City; San Jose (Costa Rica); Asuncion; Panama City; and other potential placements.



The internships last from four to eight weeks. The participating law firms will provide the student intern with mentoring and introductory-level work experience. These experiences will vary; in the past student interns have fulfilled work assignments in various business, commercial and financial matters. They have participated in client meetings, prepared and reviewed legal documents, conducted research, and assisted with the firms’ English language legal and marketing materials.



Students who are eligible include those who will have finished their second year of law school in Spring 2019 and possibly those who will graduate in Spring 2019. While fluency in the local language in the internship city is not required, proficiency especially in Spanish, French, German or Italian is strongly recommended and applications from those with some level of proficiency will be favored over those without. In addition, weight will be afforded to students who have previously demonstrated interest in international, transnational and comparative law as evidenced in their course work, extracurricular activities and pre-law school experiences. Academic achievement will also be weighed.



The internships are unpaid. (Applicable immigration and labor laws generally prohibit or complicate compensation of non-citizens for work.) The New York State Bar Association will provide partial financial assistance with travel costs. Students interested in such assistance should include a simple written request in their application materials. Most, though not necessarily all, of the participating law firms will provide housing and some meal support for the duration of the internship. The exact dates of the internships and terms will vary among the firms and may be agreed upon between the firm and the chosen student.



Selected interns will be expected to join the NYSBA as student members and its International Law Section (no additional charge). They should also be willing to start or become involved with a Law Student Chapter at their law school during their third year.



Applications must include a detailed letter of interest (cover letter), resume and transcript. Letters should include foreign language ability and pre-law school and/or extracurricular activities demonstrating your interest in international law and business affairs. Address your application materials to Professor Meredith Kolsky Lewis and upload to LOCK by Sunday, January 6, 2019. Please contact Prof. Lewis at mlewis5@buffalo.edu with any questions.