PROJECT OVERVIEW
You'll work in a law firm founded more than 40 years ago which, over the years, expanded its areas of practice to include the vast spectrum of the law profession. This firm specialises in servicing corporations and commercial law. A mid-sized firm which has grown significantly in the past two decades, it has over thirty professional attorneys as well as certified public accountants and economists specialising in different areas covering a broad range of services.

The practice offers high quality legal services to its' clients, specially in the areas of corporate and commercial law, in addition to counselling on accounting, management, tax, business and labor planning. The senior partners are frequently called upon as expert witnesses in legal proceedings, advisors to legislative committees, arbitrators and counsellors to foreign governments. The practice initially focused on Commercial Law, but it has now expanded to cover every field of legal practice.

Although the main premises are based in the city of Buenos Aires, the firm has correspondent offices in the rest of Argentina and Latin America. Members of the practice staff are fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, because the company has clients in Europe, North America and Asia. In mid 2002, they became a member of ACL International (the Association of Commercial Lawyers). The office in Buenos Aires is located in the heart of the Business area and is within easy reach of the law courts.

All of the staff are very friendly and full of energy - this is a great place to work and you'll meet many interesting people and become involved in some challenging cases. As a lawyer, the more experiences you can get of legal practices in different countries the better qualified you will be. 

PRACTICE AREAS:

Commercial Law

• Corporate

• M&A

• Joint Ventures

• Taxation

Reorganization

• Legal audits

• Crisis management

• Labor reorganization

• Agreement with unions

• Bankruptcy and other Insolvency procedures

Contracts

• Strategic design

• Franchising, leasing and financial contracts

• International contracts and structures

Environmental

• Environmental damages

• Claims and defenses

Competition and Consumer Rights

• Prevention of claims

• Fulfillment of mandatory items

• Class actions

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

• Arbitration & International Arbitration

• Labour and union conflicts

• General and tax litigation

Intellectual Property

• Trademarks

• Patents

• Movies

• Copyright

You can take part in a Law placement at all times throughout the year. However, during the whole of January and half of July the courts will be closed due to vacation, and so this type of work is not available. At this time the Law firm does continue working.

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:
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:
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: This fabulous city 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.