APPLICATION FOR SUMMER ExTERNSHIPS IN MEXICO
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2016 EXTERNSHIPS IS FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Candidate interviews will be held the 1st week in March, 2016.
The Center for U.S. and Mexican Law is the first research center in any U.S. law school devoted to the independent,
critical study of Mexican law and legal aspects of U.S. – Mexico relations. Based at the University of Houston, the
Center assists UH law students to arrange summer externships in Mexico City with the following prestigious Mexican
institutions.
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Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE)
Mexico’s National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH)
Pemex (Petróleos Mexicanos)
Due to the limited number of positions available, the application process is competitive. Please fill out the following
application in order to be considered. You may use additional space and/or attach answers on separate pages as
necessary.
Externship Prerequisites:
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These externships are available to University of Houston law students who will have completed at least two full
semesters of study in the J.D. Program, OR who will have completed at least 12 units of study in the LL.M.
Program prior to the beginning of the externship.
The externships require that the student have a proficient level of Spanish fluency. If selected, you will be
working with Mexican lawyers in both Spanish and English, and while perfect fluency is not required you must
be able to communicate in Spanish.
Students accepted to the summer externship program are responsible for their own airfare, lodging and food
expenses during their stay in Mexico.
Accepted students must commit to work in Mexico for a minimum of 6 weeks.
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For more information on these externships, please contact Brisa Gossett at bgossett@uh.edu.
Information on Credit and Funding:
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Students that are accepted to the Center for U.S. and Mexican Law Summer Externship Program and are
placed with one of the three Mexican organizations may be eligible for academic credit. Students interested in
receiving academic credit should contact Externship Program Director, Erma Bonadero at
ecbonade@central.uh.edu. For more information about academic credit, visit
www.law.uh.edu/externship/externship.asp.
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The Global Fellowship Program assists students pursuing international placements during the summer with
government and nonprofit agencies. 1Ls, 2Ls, and part-time 3Ls in good academic standing are eligible to
apply. LLM students are also eligible to apply, however, preference will be given to JD students.
For more information, visit http://law.uh.edu/pil/Global-Fellowship-Program.asp
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APPLICATION FOR SUMMER ExTERNSHIPS IN MEXICO
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2016 EXTERNSHIPS IS FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Candidate interviews will be held the 1st week in March, 2016.
Submit your resume, a writing sample, an unofficial transcript and a complete application via
email to Brisa Gossett at bgossett@central.uh.edu.
I.
Student Information
Student Name:
Classification:
Expected Date of Graduation:
Current GPA:
How many hours towards your J.D. will you have completed prior to the start your
externship?
Are you in Good Academic Standing? (Yes/No)
UH email:
Non-UH email:
Mobile Number:
Street Address:
City:
II.
State:
Zip Code:
Statement of Financial Responsibility
Initials
I understand that if I am accepted as a summer extern, I will be responsible for
financing my entire stay in Mexico City. Furthermore, I will be responsible for
arranging my own airfare, lodging, food, travel and other living arrangements.
Initials
I understand that the Summer Externship placements in Mexico are unpaid
positions, and that I will not receive any compensation for my participation in the
program.
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APPLICATION FOR SUMMER ExTERNSHIPS IN MEXICO
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2016 EXTERNSHIPS IS FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Candidate interviews will be held the 1st week in March, 2016.
III.
Student Availability
Generally, students must be able to commit 6 to 10 weeks in the summer; however, preference will
be given to applicants who are available the entire summer.
Number of weeks available to work in the summer:
Start Date:
Initials
IV.
weeks
End Date:
I understand that I am making a commitment to work a minimum of 6 weeks in
Mexico. Furthermore, I acknowledge that if my availability changes and the
number of weeks I am available to work decreases, I will notify, in writing, the
Center Assistant Director, Ignacio Pinto Leon at once.
Externship Placement Preference
Externship you are applying for:
What in your background demonstrates your qualifications and your ability to fulfill potential
externships duties? Please be as specific as possible:
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APPLICATION FOR SUMMER ExTERNSHIPS IN MEXICO
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2016 EXTERNSHIPS IS FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Candidate interviews will be held the 1st week in March, 2016.
V.
Spanish Language Skills
Describe your level of Spanish fluency. Please be as specific as possible:
VI.
Academic Credit Information
Students interested in receiving academic credit for their placement must contact and receive
approval from Externship Director, Erma Bonadero (ecbonade@central.uh.edu).
Will you be seeking academic credit for your placement? (Yes/No)
I understand that if I am accepted as a summer extern and apply to receive
academic credit for the placement, I will be responsible for paying tuition costs for
the Externship course, in addition to travel and living expenses for my stay in
Mexico.
Initials
VII.
Supplemental Information
If you are not selected as a candidate for the externship you have selected, will you
consider being placed in another placement? (Yes/No)
If so, rate the Center for US and Mexican Law externship placements (1 being your first choice).
Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores)
Mexico’s National Hydrocarbons Commission (Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos)
Petróleos Mexicanos, PEMEX
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