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Program Information

Legal Practice internships in Rome offer students and early-career professionals the opportunity to explore the practical side of human rights and legal advocacy. Gain insight into legal challenges, while developing a stronger grasp of how legal support is delivered to a wide range of clients. This experience encourages a flexible attitude and a willingness to engage with the procedures, case preparation, and dynamics of court proceedings in an Italian context.

This program ranges from 8-12 weeks and has start dates every month throughout the year.

Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, and onsite student support. See our full list of fees and inclusions on our website.

Eligibility Requirements

Legal Practice internships in Rome are suitable for students (or recent graduates) with at least one year of college/university study in a related topic, such as law, political science, international relations.

Internships in Rome include mandatory Italian language lessons, which are included within the minimum duration requirement of the internship.

Internship Details

If you’re pursuing a career in law, real-world experience is key to broadening your perspective and building practical skills. In a competitive field, it’s crucial to go beyond classroom theory. Legal internships in Rome offer the chance to strengthen your research and analytical abilities while developing cultural awareness and confidence.

As a Legal Practice intern in Rome, you’ll shadow and support professionals. From writing and drafting requirements, to crucial administrative processes, client intake and support, and more - there is ample opportunity to develop a range of core legal and client-facing skills.

Individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume, Italian language proficiency, and current level of studies and experience. If you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship.

Do I need to speak Italian for this internship? Italian language proficiency is not a requirement to join. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent. Come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier (and ask for help when needed), as opposed to being intimidated by it.

To support you further, all internships in Rome include mandatory Italian language lessons, which are included within the minimum duration requirement of the internship:

For beginners to the Italian language (levels A1 and A2), you’re required to complete a four-week Italian language course at an accredited language school in Rome before you start at your internship placement. This is included in the internship program and the lessons will commence according to your chosen internship start date.
Interns with intermediate Italian will be required to complete just two weeks of language lessons, prior to commencing the placement. If you have intermediate language skills, please note that you will be required to provide verification (such as a B1 or B2 level certificate) and/or demonstrate your listening comprehension and spoken proficiency. These two abilities (listening and speaking) are the most important skills that will be assessed, to determine if you’re able to complete your internship as an “intermediate” speaker of Italian.

Additional lessons can be arranged in-country, for those who wish to continue their Italian language education in Rome.

Typical Schedule: Approximately Monday to Friday, up to 30-40 hours per week. 

Program Highlights

Intern Abroad HQ's Italy programs are available year-round, with start dates every month.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Check out our intern reviews on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit is available for all experiences, through our School of Record partnerships with University of Montana (1-5 credits) and Warren Wilson College (6-16 credits). Check in with your academic advisor to understand if you can apply these transfer credits toward your degree at your home institution.

We offer flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

How to Apply

Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the Intern Abroad HQ website.

Select your start date and duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 8 - 12 weeks.

Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.

Pay your Balance: This is due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.

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