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Gain Real Legal Experience Through Law Internships Abroad
Law is one of the most competitive fields in the world, and standing out requires more than good grades. A law internship abroad gives you the real-world experience law schools and employers want: cross-cultural competency, hands-on legal exposure, and the confidence gained from navigating a professional environment in another language and country.
Adelante Abroad has placed pre-law and law students in guaranteed, customized legal internships across Spain and Latin America since 1999. Whether you are preparing your law school application, looking to strengthen your resume between semesters, or seeking to explore international and comparative law firsthand, our law internships abroad give you the platform to do it affordably, safely, and with full support from our in-country team.
Our legal placements are available in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Ecuador, and Uruguay, with programs running year-round. Placements range from small or mid-sized, privately owned law firms to in-house legal departments for larger companies.
A law internship abroad offers more than just a resume boost; it shapes your story and career path. Here’s why pre-law students and aspiring attorneys opt for international law internships:
International experience signals independence, initiative, and global awareness.
From corporate and civil law to immigration and human rights, immerse yourself in the legal fields that interest you most.
Most of our candidates receive credit through their home university, with full documentation support from Adelante.
Witness how another country’s legal system operates and develop a global legal perspective.
Working abroad allows you to establish connections with legal professionals worldwide, which can be invaluable for future career opportunities.
Our law internships abroad are designed for candidates pursuing law school, ideally those who have already taken the LSAT prior to their program with us (though this is not a requirement). A high-intermediate level of Spanish is required, as you will be working directly within Spanish-speaking legal environments. Low-intermediate speakers may still qualify depending on placement availability.
No two Adelante law internship placements are the same. Here is a look at the types of work our law interns have taken on across their placements:
Experience legal practice up close in a Spanish-speaking environment. This is a great opportunity to build your legal skills in an international setting.
See how legal operations function within a larger organization. Gain insight into how legal teams operate within a corporate structure.
Law candidates can gain work experience in a variety of legal fields, including but not limited to: Corporate and Business Law, Contract Law, Civil Law, Maritime and Aviation Law, International Business Transactions, General Litigation, and Immigration.
Plan on doing everything from running errands and visiting courthouses to translating legal briefs and shadowing a specific lawyer for your program length.
Destinations
Spain
Spain's capital is home to a thriving legal sector, from corporate law firms to international business legal departments. Madrid offers a dynamic, cosmopolitan environment where your Spanish will improve rapidly and your professional network will grow fast.
Spain
Barcelona's unique position as both a Spanish and Catalan legal hub makes it a fascinating city for law interns. Placements here often touch on international business, maritime law, and civil law, alongside one of Europe's most exciting cultural backdrops.
Spain
Seville offers a more intimate legal experience, smaller firms, closer mentorship, and an immersive Spanish-speaking environment that accelerates your language skills. The city's historic charm makes it one of our most beloved destinations.
Latin America
For those drawn to Latin American law, Ecuador offers meaningful placements in civil law, immigration, and human rights contexts. Quito and Ambato provide a deeply immersive experience with a strong sense of community.
Latin America
Uruguay's legal environment is well-regarded across Latin America, and our partners include award-winning firms. Punta del Este and Montevideo have attracted many of our most accomplished law alumni.
Programs
Barcelona
Intern in Barcelona with housing, placement, and language classes included. Guaranteed placements across 30+ fields, programs starting monthly.
Madrid
Intern in Madrid with housing, placement, and language classes included. Guaranteed placements across 30+ fields, programs starting monthly.
Seville
Intern in Seville with housing, placement, and language classes included. Guaranteed placements across 30+ fields, programs starting monthly.
Quito – Ambato
Intern in Ecuador with housing, placement, and language classes included. Guaranteed placements across multiple fields; programs start monthly.
Montevideo – Punta del Este
Intern in Uruguay with housing, placement, and language classes included. Build your resume while living in Montevideo or Punta del Este.
What’s included
Both our Internship Abroad and Study Abroad Programs are among the most affordable you’ll find. Explore a new country and gain meaningful internship experience that makes a difference, without being limited by your budget.
Enjoy your own private room in a shared city-center apartment, conveniently located near your placement, local life, and weekend adventures.
You’ll receive a signed contract from your host organization before you arrive. We have placed 100% of our candidates in one of their requested fields and stand behind that with a guarantee.
Your Adelante director builds your placement around your background, interests, Spanish proficiency level, and areas of interest. No cookie-cutter placements.
We help you identify and articulate the skills you’ve built abroad, an essential step in translating impactful international work into language that resonates on your resume, in interviews, and on graduate school applications.
Nearly every Adelante intern who needed academic credit has received it. We provide full documentation and can work with your home institution to meet their requirements.
How to apply
Fill out our simple online application. There is no fee to apply, and it takes only a few minutes to get started.
Eligible candidates receive a link to schedule a free, first assessment interview by phone or Google Meet.
We’ll learn about your background, areas of interest, Spanish level, and goals so we can start building the right placement for you.
In real time or within 1–2 business days, you will receive your interview results by email. Successful candidates receive an acceptance letter with clear next steps.
Confirm your spot within one week of acceptance with a $325 confirmation fee. This means there is no tire-kicking, and you are committed to going abroad. A second interview and full placement details follow soon after.
Once confirmed, you will receive a comprehensive Pre-Departure Information Packet with everything you need to prepare for your time abroad, including visa guidance if required, along with cultural prep.
Reviews
Read what past interns, students and volunteers say about their time abroad with Adelante.
University of Miami, OR, USA
Law · Uruguay
I spent 3 months in Uruguay, interning with a law firm in Punta del Este. The firm I interned with was the first firm to receive recognition for its continuous improvement and quality management by the National Institute of Quality (INACAL). It was an honor to collaborate with a…
I spent 3 months in Uruguay, interning with a law firm in Punta del Este. The firm I interned with was the first firm to receive recognition for its continuous improvement and quality management by the National Institute of Quality (INACAL). It was an honor to collaborate with a firm with such recognition. My internship placement was flexible, and I received university credit for my internship. My firm was happy to accommodate my hours and fill out all forms I needed for the university.
California State University Long Beach
Law · Madrid, Spain
My Law internship in Spain was a phenomenal one. I feel that by taking this internship I was able to see things more clearly with what I wanted to accomplish. My internship was extremely unique because not only did I learn a lot with a lawyer at his office, I got hands-on…
My Law internship in Spain was a phenomenal one. I feel that by taking this internship I was able to see things more clearly with what I wanted to accomplish. My internship was extremely unique because not only did I learn a lot with a lawyer at his office, I got hands-on experience by attending 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.
A background and interest in law, or a related field is extremely helpful when applying for this type of internship. Students, recent graduates, and law professionals are all welcome to apply. We do require a higher level of Spanish speaking to be placed as you will be working in a fast paced environment and will need to communicate easily with your supervisors.
Pricing for a law internship depends on where you will be participating in the internship and how long you will be abroad. Pricing for our programs differs from country to country. Do you want to travel for 2 months or 6 months? This will change the internship program price as well. You can learn more about our pricing.
Yes – your role will depend on your placement and location, but law interns abroad often assist with drafting documents, reviewing contracts, translating legal materials, attending hearings, and conducting case research. All work is supervised by licensed legal professionals, giving you real-world international law experience.
A law internship overseas allows you to develop cross-cultural communication skills, gain insight into foreign legal frameworks, and work in a global environment. Employers value candidates who have international law experience, adaptability, and an understanding of diverse legal systems.
Our law internship programs abroad can be anywhere from 2 to 6 months, with flexible start dates available throughout the year. You can choose the duration that best fits your academic schedule or career goals.
You can apply online by submitting an application form and your resume. After applying, you’ll schedule an interview with our program team to discuss your goals, preferred locations, and internship focus. Once accepted, we’ll match you with a placement abroad.
After you’ve been accepted into the program, our team carefully matches you with a host company based on your background, goals, and interests. Your internship placement will be finalized 1 month before your departure date, giving you plenty of time to prepare for your experience abroad.
Adelante Abroad has earned the trust of thousands of candidates worldwide through 25 years of guaranteed placements and life-changing experiences. Since 1999, we’ve specialized in providing affordable, customized internship and study abroad programs across Spain, Latin America, and Scotland, and we’re not a large, impersonal agency. We’re a team of seasoned travelers and international education professionals who’ve lived abroad ourselves and know what it takes to make your experience a success.
Every program is built around you: your goals, your values, your background. With in-country directors operating full-time in every city where we have programs, you’re never on your own. No matter where in the world you are.
Adelante gives you guaranteed placement at a real law firm, affordable housing in the city center, and the full support of a team that's been doing this since 1999. Spots are limited and tend to fill up fast, so consider applying soon.
