Groups of Yale Law students will travel to Chile to work on a wide variety of projects, including publication of law journals, development of academic and scholarly programs and seminars, and conducting research for NGOs involved with human rights issues. Students participating in the Chile Linkage Program also attend a faculty seminar sponsored by Yale, and a number of law schools in Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Per , Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Spain. The seminar provides students with a valuable opportunity to meet many of the lawyers identified with the democratic movement in Latin America. Spanish is required and essential. Travel and living expenses will be funded by the Yale Law School.
Students live with local families or university students.
A commitment is required only for the month of June. To apply, please submit a short statement of interest to Cheryl DeFilippo, the Administrative Director of the Program. This statement should include a r sum , a brief description of your background, if any, in Latin America or human rights work or development work, some indication of your language proficiency, and a statement of what you hope to gain from the program.