There are a variety of internship opportunities available to students in the Latin American Studies program. We encourage you to browse through the below list for opportunities that might fit your course of study:
- A list of resources on internship and volunteer opportunities in the US and abroad can be found here.
- More opportunities can be found through the UF Career Connections Center.
Internship opportunities with UF Alumni
Southern Legal Counsel offers internship, externship, and clerking opportunities with their non-profit public interest law firm. Candidates include law students, paralegal and/or legal assistant students, and undergraduates with an interest in law. Law students may also inquire with the Center for Governmental Responsibility at the University of Florida Levin College of Law or with the Florida Bar Foundation about clerkships they sponsor at SLC.
The U.S. Export Assistance Center in Tampa seeks interns at specified times throughout the year. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into international market research and exporting. The internship is generally 5–6 months long, with the student responsible for working 16–20 hours per week.
Other Opportunities
Children Beyond Our Borders (CBOB) is an international nonprofit that is dedicated to bringing invaluable educational opportunities to youth, no matter their social or economic backgrounds. They are currently seeking energetic, dedicated persons that have a passion for nonprofit work. People experienced in web design are especially encouraged to apply. Applications for the upcoming semesters can be found here.
International Students
Please contact your F-1 International Student Advisor in the UFIC* before engaging in any field experience, training activity, employment, or volunteer opportunity. These experiences may include, but are not limited to: alternate work/study, internships, externships, shadowing, cooperative education, practicums, clerkships, clinicals, and rotations, whether required or optional, paid or unpaid, part-time or full-time, on-campus or off-campus, on-site or remote.
- If you hold an F-1 visa, you may be required to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) before participating in any field experience, training activity, or employment; only your F-1 Advisor can determine and confirm this. Click on CPT to read the detailed information.
Email your F-1 International Student Advisor via our CONTACT US form or attend their Virtual Office Hours to inquire and discuss. Be sure to include your UFID and details of the field experience/training activity (e.g., offer letter) in your message. Failure to obtain prior authorization may result in a violation of your F-1 visa status. - F-2 visa holders are not permitted to engage in any field experience, training activities, employment, etc.
- If you hold a J-1 or J-2 visa, please contact your J Advisor to discuss and request authorization for any training or employment.
*Students with other immigration statuses should consult an immigration attorney to determine their eligibility for field experience, training, or employment.