Interships

Interested parties must submit the following documents to Alejandra Bocardo in a single email. Her email address is: alejandra.bocardo@cejamericas.org:

1.- Curriculum vitae- The CV may not exceed 2 pages and may not include a photograph. The document should be saved as: first and last names_Curriculum Vitae_Country.

For example: Ariel Smith_Curriculum Vitae_Chile

2.- Letter of interest- The letter of interest may not exceed 1 page, and must outline the applicants’ interests, availability (full time or part time), and the desired duration of the internship. The document should be saved as: first and last names_Letter of Interest_Country.

For example: Ariel Smith_Letter of Interest_Chile

3.- Research proposal- The research proposal must address topics related to judicial systems, access to justice, and JSCA’s other focus areas. (This element is optional but will be viewed favorably.) The document should be saved as: first and last names_Research Proposal_Country.

For example: Ariel Smith_Research Proposal_Chile

The subject line of the email must be: Internship Program Application - First Month of Internship

For example:
  • Internship Program Application - March
  • Internship Program Application - June
  • Internship Program Application - September
New interns may start their internships during the following months of each year:

  • March
  • June
  • September
We recommend that applicants submit their materials at least 3 weeks in advance, as space is limited. Applications submitted more than 3 months in advance will be viewed favorably.

Applications that do not meet the requirements set out below will not be considered.

All internships will be completed at JSCA’s office in Santiago de Chile. Interns who can live in this city during their internship will receive special consideration. The applicants will be responsible for applying for and managing scholarships or assistance in order to cover any costs related to transportation or other expenses.

* Due to the global pandemic, the internships will be held virtually.

All JSCA internships last a minimum of 3 months. Applications for longer term internships will be viewed favorably. Internships can be full time or part-time, with a minimum of 20 hours per week (over the course of 5 days, which will be agreed upon based on the availability of the interns and the institution).
Preference will be given to applications that include a research proposal related to the areas of focus of JSCA. They will be given a research advisor who can help them adjust the proposal and execute the research plan.

Selection Criteria

  • Applicants must be students who have completed at least 8 semesters of university studies or young professionals in fields related to the issues that JSCA addresses (law, administration, communications, international relations, political science, sociology).
  • Applicants must be available half time (20 hours per week) or full time (40 hours).
  • Applicants must be proficient in Spanish.

What can I expect from an internship at JSCA?

  • Certificate of completion.
  • Performance evaluation.
  • All interns will be included on the list that the Center publishes annually.
  • Letter of recommendation based on the intern’s willingness to work, performance and initiative.
  • The opportunity to remain connected to the Center as a professional depending on availability and ongoing projects.
  • Interns will acquire work experience at an agency that is part of the Inter-American system and knowledge of civil and criminal justice reforms.

What does JSCA expect from interns?

  • We expect our interns to be responsible and focused,
  • to adapt to various tasks,
  • to be proficient in English (not a requirement),
  • to be willing to complete work beyond the tasks originally planned,
  • problem solving skills,
  • initiative and a proactive attitude,
  • autonomy,
  • honesty and team-work,
  • advanced knowledge of civil and/or criminal law (in the case of law students or attorneys, not a requirement), and
  • advanced knowledge of procedure law (in the case of law students or attorneys, not a requirement).

Interested parties must submit the following documents to info@cejamericas.org in a single email. Her email address is: info@cejamericas.org:


1.- Curriculum vitae- The CV may not exceed 2 pages and may not include a photograph. The document should be saved as: first and last names_Curriculum Vitae_Country.
For example: Ariel Smith_Curriculum Vitae _ Chile
2.- Letter of interest- The letter of interest may not exceed 1 page, and must outline the applicants’ interests, availability (full time or part time), and the desired duration of the internship. The document should be saved as: first and last names_Letter of Interest_Country.
For example: Ariel Smith_Letter of Interest _ Chile
3.- Research proposal- The research proposal must address topics related to judicial systems, access to justice, and JSCA’s other focus areas. (This element is optional but will be viewed favorably.) The document should be saved as: first and last names_Research Proposal_Country.
For example: Ariel Smith_Research Proposal _ Chile

The subject line of the email must be: Internship Program Application - First Month of Internship
For example:

  • Internship Program Application - March
  • Internship Program Application - June
  • Internship Program Application - September