You’ll intern 4-5 days a week alongside Israeli peers and professionals – gaining valuable resume building experiences and networking opportunities. Beyond the workplace, you’ll be encouraged to explore Tel Aviv – Israel’s commercial and culture center. Wander through markets, sample delicious food, soak up Tel Aviv’s beach scene, and discover the nightlife of Israel’s most exciting city!

The Finance, Law and Entrepreneurship theme-based Internship program is available to English speakers globally. In addition to professional experiences, this program includes day trips, weekend getaways, and hands-on seminars designed to elevate your understanding of Israel and form new friendships with your peers.

$999

In addition, participants will be required to submit a $400 security deposit in cash upon arrival. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the program pending good standing.

The program cost includes housing, educational programming, program staff, basic medical insurance, and ground transportation within the city of residence.

Participants are responsible for the cost of flights, food, and phone coverage. To learn about this and other Birthright Israel Onward program details, please visit our FAQ.

*Participants are encouraged to purchase flights with a good refund policy or flight insurance. Birthright Israel Onward is not responsible for the cost of flights should the program be cancelled. Note, participants will be given their expected address approximately two weeks before the program begins, if not earlier.

*Scholarships to help offset the program cost may be available for those who need additional assistance and meet Onward’s eligibility criteria. For more information, contact Birthright Israel Onward or your local partner professional.

Apartment, hostel, or dorm-style housing in Tel-Aviv.

The number of participants to an apartment or room is dependent on the size of the accommodations and number of participants on the program. Though Birthright Israel Onward housing can vary from program to program, all housing units meet Birthright Israel Onward standards. To learn more about this and other Birthright Israel Onward housing details, please visit our housing FAQ.

• This theme based program is open for applicants who are not eligible for community based or campus based programs.
• Preference to Upperclassmen studying fields related to finance and law
• Participants MUST be available to participate for the entire length of the program.
• Identify as Jewish- please refer to our FAQ for more information.
• Applicants must NOT have spent 3 or more consecutive months in Israel after high school, or participated in a Birthright Israel Onward program or any other mid-term or long-term educational program in Israel.
• Fluent in English.
• Have a valid Passport for at least 6 months after the program end date.
• Must meet Masa Israel Journey Eligibility criteria, including not having received Masa funding towards participation on a previous program.

Please note: If you wish to participate in a 10-day Birthright Israel trip, consider doing so prior to an Onward program. You will not be able to participate on Birthright Israel trip after participating on Onward

Law:

The legal field in Israel relevant for interns primarily includes major Israeli law firms such as Pearl Cohen and Shibolet & Co., as well as firms with specialized departments in immigration law (e.g., Kan-Tor & Acco), real estate (e.g., Daon Group), international tax (e.g., Nimrod Yaron), and ESG consulting (e.g., Shibolet ESG and Good Vision – Fahn Kanne Grant Thornton Group).

Another internship option involves legal research with professors from top Israeli universities, such as Tel Aviv University, in fields like international law, political science, and related areas.

Interns should understand that their tasks may include legal marketing, proofreading English materials, conducting research, and finding relevant precedent cases.

Finance:
The finance industry in Israel for internships can be grouped into traditional finance—which includes banking (e.g., LeumiTech), investment banking (e.g., Everest), consulting (e.g., Deloitte), and accounting (e.g., FKGB)—as well as venture capital (e.g., iAngels) and fintech. Fintech internships involve finance-related startups, such as those developing payment systems or asset management solutions (e.g., Melio, Crowded, Jika.IO).

Typical intern tasks across these areas include market research, data analysis, industry research, and data organization. Candidates should be comfortable with this type of work. Business development roles can also be relevant for finance interns, involving tasks like business planning, competitor research, and identifying tech platforms.

Many finance participants aspire to consulting roles, though these often require prior experience or notable achievements.