 Ireland is located just across the Irish Sea from Great Britain. Ireland is famous for its colorful culture, Gaelic roots, crumbling medieval castles, folklore, and lively pubs. Though slow to industrialize, Ireland experienced dramatic economic growth in the 1990's and is now home to countless international companies.
Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is a modern city, filled with cafes, markets, malls, reliable rapid transit, and of course pubs. The weather can make Dublin appear a bit gray, this premier city is anything but dismal! Dublin’s bustling streets are filled with  warm and personable people, and the city itself is home to a lively art and literary culture that can give NY City a run for its money. The city is vibrant, culturally rich and ethnically diverse with a youthful and optimistic  outlook.
The city provides an incredible backdrop for international internships. ELI’s internships provide an opportunity for students, new graduates, and career changers to gain important knowledge and skills in a career related field. Placements are structured on the intern’s objectives and what they would like to achieve out of the program.
ELI’s internships in Ireland are a great learning experience that provides an opportunity for students, new graduates, and career changers to gain important knowledge and skills in a career related field. Host companies are in the private, semi-state, and public sectors. Placements are structured around the intern’s objectives and what they would like to achieve out of the program. Placements are available in a wide range of areas. If you do not see your field of study listed, please inquire! Opportunities are always changing. |
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Interns interested in media placements can choose to work in one of many different areas, such as print media, radio, TV, and film. Graphic design is a possibility for interns who have demonstrated knowledge of the most popular software applications. IT internships are available in Software Product Development, IT Networking, Telecommunications, Web Development, E-Commerce/Marketing, and CRM Systems. Areas of work in these positions vary according to the needs of the organizations at the time.
"I just want to thank you so much for everything. I had a great time there in Dublin. Every day was so special, my internship and my family was absolutely perfect...that was the time of my life."
-Thomas, 2009
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NEW - Animal Programs in Dublin!
Animal Shelter: Volunteers and undergraduate students are invited to work with an animal shelter located on the edge of Dublin. Established in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals, it is now Ireland's largest animal welfare organization. The new state of the art shelter was opened in 2003, caring for a wide variety of animals including (but not limited to) dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, goats, cows, pigs, rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, budgies, snakes, terripins and many kinds of farmyard fowl. The rescue and rehoming center is also a rest stop for a number of injured and young wild animals awaiting release including swans, foxes, badgers, hedgehogs and small birds. The areas on public view include the stables, paddocks, razing pastures, dog kennels, cattery, small animal sections, pig play area, goat and fowl areas. Duties are assigned based solely on the needs of the organization, so participants do everything from feeding, adoption assistance, coordinating educational outreach projects to cleaning enclosures and veterinary assistance for those who are qualified. Since this large property is located on the edge of the city, participants commute anywhere from 30-60 minutes each way. Minimum time commitment to this project is 4 weeks.
Veterinary Internship Program: ELI is proud to announce new relationships with private veterinarians throughout Dublin. Participants in this program work under the direct supervision of trained professionals in their private offices, mainly with domesticated animals. This program is open to current veterinary students, vet tech students at least 21 years of age, and licensed veterinarians. These placements are competitive, so students will be asked to submit a copy of their transcripts for acceptance to the veterinary internship program. The minimum time requirement is 8 weeks, and space is limited.
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There are a few exciting options for interns interested in photography:
Private Studio: We have a relationship with a private photography studio that is looking for interns to assist with photo finishing and editing. This is a great option for budding photographers to hone their skills and learn about the business. The studio focuses on in-house portraits and weddings.
Archival: The second option is a new opportunity to intern with an organization that has a comprehensive political and social photographic archive dating back to the early 50's, comprising in excess of 400,000 images, documenting all aspects of Irish contemporary life. Interns are needed who want to gain hands-on work experience in a photography archive. This internship would suit students or recent graduates (particularly in Irish studies / Museum, archive or Heritage studies / Curatorial or Visual Arts), who require archiving experience or practical experience in a photographic or arts organisation. By the end of the internship you will have experience of cataloguing and digitising the collection and will have had an introduction to curtain processes and to working within a dynamic arts organization.
Please note that these programs only take 1 or 2 interns at a time and they often fill up early (especially during the summer). Please inquire for availability at
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Interns can work in a variety of legal areas such as business law, family law, probate & wills, and property law. This is a great experience to learn about Ireland's Common Law system, and to become familiar with Irish legal practices. Interns may also be invited to attend court hearings on current cases. Most of the firms ELI interns work with are small to medium size and Irish.
Different positions are available for law school students, recent graduates, and pre-law undergraduates who are at least 21 years old or a rising junior. Minimum time commitment is 8 weeks.
"From day one they put me to work. It wasn’t just busy, useless work, but doing actual things pertaining to cases. For example, discovery for cases, sitting in and taking notes at trials, subpoenaing Garda officers, I also did filing and copying, as well as acting as a runner to different judicial buildings...I would start work at 9:30AM, write a memo or two for a case to stick in the file, then I would head down to Four Courts to get documents stamped and lodged, which could take up to a few hours depending if the lines are long. At 1:00 I would have an hour lunch break. After lunch, I would usually have to go around the corner to get affidavits notarized, or go somewhere else to get copies of certificates, or lodge documents up the street. During downtime I would read up on upcoming cases or be copying papers for evidence in trials. Once 5:00PM came around I’ll head to the post office to drop off the post and head to the registry. At 5:30PM the day was over and I would go back to my host house in Artane."
-Grace, 2011
Read the complete interview with Grace here.
Take a walking tour of Dublin with law student Ryan here.
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HR and PR interns gain experience in either a private consultancy or in a department within a large company. HR interns are involved in a variety of tasks including interviews, issue letters of acceptance/rejection, and be a part of training and development. Interns are exposed to the employment procedures of a foreign country, and gain knowledge of Irish labor laws. Those focusing on PR work either on projects for a specific company, or assist a large team with long-term tasks. Interns must have an educational background in HR, PR, or related fields.
"I had an absolutely fantastic experience at my internship. The individuals I worked with recognized quickly that I was capable of more than basic administrative work, and had no problem giving me more responsibility and more “real” work to do. They were also really welcoming and treated me like a true member of their staff. I was working at a relatively large company (especially for Ireland) so being able to have exposure to a lot of different aspects of Human Resources (the area I interned in) was really interesting."
-Lauren, 2011
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Application Fee:· $200
(Not applied towards program fee, refundable only if we cannot place you in the field you requested.)
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US$1250 (all durations) |
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Program Fee With Accommodation
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Student Residence |
| 4 Weeks |
US$2450 |
US $2488 |
| 6 Weeks |
US$3050 |
US $3023 |
| 8 Weeks |
US$3650 |
US $3558 |
| 10 Weeks |
US$4250 |
US $4093 |
| 12 Weeks |
US$4850 |
US $4628 |
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Program Includes:
*Pre-Departure Materials
*Airport Pickup
*Orientation
*Internship Placement
*Homestay Option Provides 2 Meals a Day
*Social Gatherings
*Local Coordinator & 24/7 Emergency Assistance
*US-Based Support
Program Does Not Include:
*Roundtrip Airfare to Ireland
*Return Trip to Airport
*Required Travel and Health Insurance
*Transportation Around the City (bus pass costs 100 euros per month)
Accommodations
Participants may choose to stay with a local host family, student residence (only available certain months), or participants may arrange their own housing.
-Host Families provide participants with their own room, two meals a day, and laundry. Some homestays are nuclear families with children, while others are couples without children, single adults, or sometimes university students with a room available in their flat. Be sure to note any preferences in the questionnaire.
-Participants in the Student Residence will live with up to three other international interns or students, dorm style. Participants have a single room, shared bath, kitchen, and living room. The residences include internet access and furnished kitchens. Please note, no food is included. The Student Residence is available early June through mid September, and sporadic availability throughout the academic year. Take a walking tour of Dublin with Ryan and see one of the student residences here.
Exciting news for Summer 2012: We have a block of rooms reserved (at the student residence rate) located just a 10 minute walk from Grafton Street! These rooms are available for participants who arrive June 10th-August 5th (only 8 week programs, absolutely no flexibility on dates). Rooms are shared with a same-gender roommate from ELI, and we expect these to fill up quickly. Be sure to specify your interest in the "shared room city center option" on your questionnaire.
Program Fee Without Housing
There is a one-time base fee of $1250 for the program if you do not wish to use the provided housing.
Start Dates
Our arrival dates in Dublin for Summer 2012 are set: April 22, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, July 2, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26. For other months or for scheduling issues please email
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The following days are public holidays in Ireland. Participants should expect not to work during these days. If you are arriving during the weekend, you will not begin your program until the day after the holiday.
- 1st January (if New Years Day is on the weekend then the 1st Monday in January)
- 17th March, St Patrick's Day/National Day (or the following Monday if 17th March is
on a weekend)
- Easter Monday
- 1st Monday in May
- 1st Monday in June
- 1st Monday in August
- Final Monday in October
We ask that interns do not arrive December 23 – January 2.
Internships require a minimum of a 4 week time commitment, but some placements may ask for a longer time commitment. Please note, most nationalities are only able to stay in Ireland up to 90 days.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the program fee. We prefer to let participants decide what kind of coverage they need. Please see our FAQ page for information on travel insurance.
All prices are listed in US Dollars. The program fees reflect the costs ELI faces when setting up a program. We work hard to keep our costs as low as possible. ELI is a registered 501(c)3 non profit. US taxpayers may be able to deduct some or all of the program fees. If you are outside the US and wondering what these costs translate to in your currency, click here for an online conversion tool that will give you the approximate current exchange rate.
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