Internship programs
Institutions
Australian Embassy, Rome
Learn about the functions of the Australian diplomatic service and contribute to the promotion of Australia and its interests through an internship at the Embassy in Rome.
Activities
- assisting in the organisation of public diplomacy events
- undertaking research and drafting reports on political and economic developments in Italy
- note-taking at international meetings
- assisting with social media
When
- offered all year round
- minimum of four weeks
Prerequisites
- high level of English and Italian
Media
The Florentine, Florence
Gain experience as an editorial assistant at The Florentine, the English news magazine in Florence.
Activities
- copyediting and proofreading
- researching news
- interviewing and writing
- translating in English and reporting news taken from Italian primary sources
- attending press conferences and events
When
- September to November
- two months preferred
Prerequisites
- intermediate to advanced Italian
- previous journalistic experience
Legal
Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Rome
Learn about the practices and activities of a highly specialised and international law firm with offices in Rome and Milan, whose commercial lawyers assist corporate domestic and international clients in large domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring and commercial litigation.
Activities
- reviewing contracts, due diligence reports and other legal documents in English, including analysing specific legal issues
- attending and taking notes at meetings and conference calls in English
- learning about the Italian court system by attending high court hearings under the guidance of Italian lawyers
- assisting in business development activities, including attending meetings and events involving the Australian business community in Italy
When
- spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November)
- minimum four weeks
Prerequisites
- final year law student with a strong academic record
- knowledge of Italian is desirable but not essential (most of the work is in English)
Schools
If you like working with young people, our school internship program is for you.
Activities
- English language teaching assistant
When
- September to May, unless otherwise indicated
- minimum three weeks
Prerequisites
- good interpersonal skills
- Working with Children Check
I-Camp, a summer camp for children aged from 3 to 8 years
- June to August only
Primary schools (for pupils aged from 6 to 10 years)
- Convitto Nazionale Cicognini (both primary and secondary school)
- S. Niccolò (both primary and secondary school)
- Scuola primaria Ciliani
- Scuola primaria De Andrè
Middle schools (for pupils aged from 11 to 13 years)
- Scuole Medie Mazzoni
Secondary schools (for pupils aged from 11 to 18 years)
- Convitto Nazionale Cicognini (both primary and secondary school)
- S. Niccolò (both primary and secondary school)
- Liceo Scientifico Copernico
- Liceo Cicognini-Rodari
- Istituto Tecnico Buzzi
- Istituto Tecnico Dagomari
- Istituto Gramsci - Keynes