PROJECT OVERVIEW

Location: Buenos Aires Start dates: Available all year round, you choose your start date Duration: From 4 weeks to 3 months, subject to visa requirements Requirements: You should be studying Law or have already qualified. Spanish is not necessary but would be an advantage. Compensation: Unpaid Price: £1,595 for 4 weeks, ranging up to £2,695 for 12 weeks. Full Price List and other Currencies What's included: ►Arranging the internship, ►Full pre-departure support and assistance, ►Funds protection insurance ►Accommodation ►Food (excluding lunch) ►Meeting you at the nearest Airport ►Transfer to your accommodation ►Transport to and from your project ►In-country team support and backup ►24-hr emergency support ►Certificate of Completion. What's not included: Flights, travel insurance, cost of visa, return transfer to the airport.

This law firm dedicated to excellence in the practice, straightforward client communication and client service.  Its areas of practice include, among other business law, contractual and commercial law (including Mergers & Acquisitions), international private law, energy and natural resources, dispute resolution and litigation, bankruptcy and labour law. Founded in 1974, it is member of Consulegis since 1997. This firm provides legal counselling for national and international corporations, organizations and individuals that develop themselves in various sectors of the economy, giving them personal attention to their needs, and queries. Their idea is to solve their clients’ specific problems, avoiding divergence. Throughout the years, they have dealt with all sorts of business conflicts, considering litigation only as one possible way to resolve them. Moreover, they have always conducted negotiations, especially those related to tender offers, private purchase stock and foreign investments. Their goal is to provide a comprehensive legal service, covering all aspects of corporate needs. Because we live in an interdependent and global world, the firm has adopted new tools, which allows them to resolve challenging cases and to satisfy corporate needs. They offer professional advice to local companies that want to expand their business in foreign countries, or international corporations that want to develop their business in Argentina. Their philosophy is based on conflict resolution, avoiding litigation by applying the principles of preventative law. Back to Top

WORK CONTENT
This practice has a highly qualified team of professionals who represent their clients both in Argentina and abroad. The law firm has been in existence since 1974 and their legal areas of expertise are varied, enabling you to get a wide experience. Their offices are situated at Buenos Aires, so you'll be very conveniently positioned.  

PRACTICE AREAS:

• Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

• Communications and Information Technology

• Bankruptcy

• Antitrust Law

• Administrative Law

• Environmental Law

• Corporate and Commercial Law

• Tax and Customs Law

• Labour Law

• International Business

• Real Estate and Construction

• Natural Resources and Energy

• Health

• Insurance

Working in this Law firm will give you the opportunity to gain experience in the day-to-day running of a law practice. As with any law placement, the work you’ll be involved with will vary according to your own abilities and attitude, and to what the company requires from you at the time you’re there, and will be dictated by the practice. Exactly what your office work will involve will also vary from day to day and case to case. The all-round exposure you will gain will give you an extraordinary insight into Argentinean law. Experience in another country is looked upon highly as it increases your knowledge and shows that you are capable of being independent

You can take participate in this internship throughout the year. You should keep in mind that the Law Courts will be closed during the whole of January and half of July. However, the Law firms don't close during this period, so you can still do your placement during these Court holiday periods.

You'll work during the firm’s business hours, which are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. When entering into a period of work experience, you take on certain responsibilities and obligations. These include:

• Carrying out the duties required by your supervisor

• Maintaining the confidentiality of the practice and clients

• Managing time, effort and resources to develop good working practices

• Seeking clarification through questioning

• Carrying out all tasks to the best of your ability become involved in the current cases and you will also have the chance to learn how the legal proceedings work in Argentina  

As with all our Internships, this placement is tailored to suit your specific requirements to ensure you gain the maximum benefit and experience. We’ll have detailed discussions with you to ascertain what you’re looking for then we’ll try to tailor the programme for you.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT:
Add to your travel experience in Argentina by doing some additional exciting activities - you never know, you could develop a passion for Latin American dance, or learn a new skill!

• Tango Courses:
  That most flamboyant and exciting of Latin American rhythms. Includes a weekly Milonga (Tango party) – great fun!

• Salsa Courses:
  Salsa music is a synthesis of European and African musical influences that was born in Cuba. You’ll learn from a Cuban teacher who will tailor lessons to suit your level, even totally beginners.

• Spanish Language Courses:
  You can take a few hours of private lessons a week at the same time as doing your project. You'll be amazed at how much it will add to your enjoyment during your stay.

• Photography Courses:
  6 hours per week of photography lessons in colourful Buenos Aires where there is a host of subjects you can capture with your camera.

This project can also be combined with any of our other projects in Argentina, or you could even do a second project in a different region of the country, thus doubling your adventure and enjoyment!

COMBINED PLACEMENTS:
We can arrange for your to do a one-month intensive Spanish course, followed by a two-month or three-month work experience internship placement.

HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION:
You'll live a hostel situated in a beautifully renovated historic building in Downtown Buenos Aires, very conveniently located for exploring the city and doing shopping. It's big enough to be sociable and fun, yet small enough to feel at home; a real chance to immerse yourself in Argentine culture.

You'll share a dorm room and have access to kitchen facilities. The hostel boasts of several amenities like internet and WiFi, a common area, DVD room, library, book exchange and a housekeeping service.

Food: You’ll be given an allowance for your meals (breakfast and dinner, lunch is excluded projects in Buenos Aires). This arrangement is to give you the flexibility to sample the great Argentinean food. Right on the door step of the hostel there are many cafes and restaurants with great priced menus just waiting for you….the choice is yours!

HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATION:
If you would prefer a more cultural experience, we can arrange for you to stay with a local Argentinean family. Host family accommodation gives you the opportunity to become more integrated in the local community and is ideal if you want to practice your Spanish (Basic/intermediate Spanish is required to stay with a Host Family). You'll have a comfortable private room and use of the kitchen. Breakfast and dinner is provided every day and you will usually share a typical Argentinean meal with your family.

Facilities in host families do vary, but you will have the opportunity to express your preferences regarding the type of family that you stay with (for example, a family with/without children, pets etc). If you stay in a host family you will be provided with the contact details of other volunteers living in Buenos Aires at the same time as you so that you won't miss out on any socialising!

Please note that if you'd prefer to live with a host family, there is an additional supplement of £107 per week, with half-board.

LOCATION:
The romance of Argentina takes one's breath away. The natural wonders alone take some beating! From the northern deserts to the southern Andean Cordillera, from Iguazú Falls to the magnificent desolation of Patagonia, Argentina's geography is varied and stunning.

Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires is renowned for its sophistication and has a surprisingly European feel about it. BA is reminiscent of Paris and its tree-lined avenues and frequent plazas have a beguiling, faded elegance. Downtown, the Plaza de Mayo is the traditional focus of activity. Nearby Avenida 9 de Julio is popularly known as the world's widest thoroughfare and, with its nine lanes of traffic, is truly a pedestrian's nightmare! Avenida Santa Fe is the most fashionable shopping area. Dynamic and bustling, a city which seems never to sleep, Buenos Aires is one of the most exciting cities in Latin America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve all manner of world cuisines, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to the streets and nightclubs allow dancing throughout the night.

TRAVEL:
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