As part of the institutional cooperation between the University of Minho School of Law (EDUM) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), which has been ongoing since 2017, JusGov— as a subunit of EDUM and a Research and Development Unit of the University of Minho—has been welcoming several students, fostering an enriching experience for all parties involved.
This hosting initiative is part of the GRIP – Global Research & Internship Program, a UPenn program designed to provide its students with the opportunity to gain research experience or undertake a professional internship at one of its partner institutions worldwide. Within this framework, JusGov offers six positions for an eight-week research internship, starting mid-May each year. Students are integrated into JusGov’s team of researchers under the supervision of a JusGov integrated researcher, with whom they collaborate according to their research interests. The fact that the internship takes place in a European cultural context, different from the North American one, provides unique comparative learning opportunities, which have been actively explored. The program primarily aims to develop research and peer communication skills while fostering a motivating, stimulating, and flexible work environment that supports the students’ personal and professional growth.
The responsibilities assigned to students during their research stay include, among others, independent research work, the organization of scientific events, and the sharing of research findings (in research seminars and/or through article publication). Students may also be invited to collaborate in other related activities, such as academic paper review or participation in teaching activities.
Throughout their stay, students have full access to all research resources available at the University of Minho through JusGov, including library facilities and research databases. To support their research, a training session is organized by the Documentation and Library Services Unit of UMinho. Additionally, students may benefit from JusGov’s institutional partnerships, facilitating connections with other institutions whenever relevant.
Finally, it is important to highlight that this collaboration with UPenn is also highly beneficial to JusGov, as the interaction with international students provides JusGov members and the broader University of Minho School of Law community with a valuable opportunity for the exchange of experiences and knowledge.
As part of the institutional cooperation between the University of Minho School of Law (EDUM) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), which has been ongoing since 2017, JusGov— as a subunit of EDUM and a Research and Development Unit of the University of Minho—has been welcoming several students, fostering an enriching experience for all parties involved.
This hosting initiative is part of the GRIP – Global Research & Internship Program, a UPenn program designed to provide its students with the opportunity to gain research experience or undertake a professional internship at one of its partner institutions worldwide. Within this framework, JusGov offers six positions for an eight-week research internship, starting mid-May each year. Students are integrated into JusGov’s team of researchers under the supervision of a JusGov integrated researcher, with whom they collaborate according to their research interests. The fact that the internship takes place in a European cultural context, different from the North American one, provides unique comparative learning opportunities, which have been actively explored. The program primarily aims to develop research and peer communication skills while fostering a motivating, stimulating, and flexible work environment that supports the students’ personal and professional growth.
The responsibilities assigned to students during their research stay include, among others, independent research work, the organization of scientific events, and the sharing of research findings (in research seminars and/or through article publication). Students may also be invited to collaborate in other related activities, such as academic paper review or participation in teaching activities.
Throughout their stay, students have full access to all research resources available at the University of Minho through JusGov, including library facilities and research databases. To support their research, a training session is organized by the Documentation and Library Services Unit of UMinho. Additionally, students may benefit from JusGov’s institutional partnerships, facilitating connections with other institutions whenever relevant.
Finally, it is important to highlight that this collaboration with UPenn is also highly beneficial to JusGov, as the interaction with international students provides JusGov members and the broader University of Minho School of Law community with a valuable opportunity for the exchange of experiences and knowledge.