Practica Profesional — Derecho Corporativo (Santiago)
Position Overview
Internship Description
Carey invites final-year Derecho students completing their practica profesional (6-month mandatory internship required before obtaining the Licenciatura en Ciencias Juridicas) to join the firm's structured internship programme in Santiago. This placement provides immersive exposure to Chile's leading law firm across corporate, M&A, and regulatory practice groups.
Practicantes rotate through different practice areas, attend training sessions led by senior partners, participate in firm-wide knowledge-sharing seminars, and receive direct mentorship from associates. Upon successful completion and obtaining the Licenciatura, outstanding practicantes may receive offers for permanent associate positions at the firm.
Responsibilities
- Conducting legal research on Chilean legislation, jurisprudence of the Corte Suprema, and Tribunal Constitucional decisions
- Assisting associates with drafting memoranda, contracts, and regulatory filings
- Participating in due diligence exercises for M&A and finance transactions
- Attending client meetings under supervision and preparing internal briefing notes
- Preparing case summaries and presentations on assigned legal topics
Requirements
- Final-year Derecho student at a recognised Chilean university (Universidad de Chile, PUC, Universidad de los Andes, UAI, or equivalent)
- Currently completing or about to commence practica profesional
- Strong academic record
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills in Spanish
- English proficiency (B2+ level minimum)
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
$600,000 - $900,000/year
Application Contact
Contact: Carey Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Intern