The American Bar Association (“ABA”) has an opportunity for an unpaid intern to gain valuable experience while contributing to the important work of the ABA. The details of the unpaid internship opportunity are as follows:
ABA Department/Section/Entity: Global Programs/ABA ROLI
Work Location: Remote/telework (U.S. locations only).
Duration of Internship: sixteen (16) weeks If your academic institution or relevant program requires a different duration, please make note of such requirement in your cover letter and provide any supporting documentation for the ABA to consider.
Hours per week: 15-20. If your academic institution or relevant program requires a different hourly requirement, please make note of such requirement in your cover letter and provide any supporting documentation for the ABA to consider.
Unpaid: This is an unpaid internship. Participation in the internship is not an offer of employment, and successful completion of the internship program does not entitle the selected intern to an employment offer from the ABA.
Description of Internship Opportunity:
- Conduct research on a variety of topics, trends, and technical areas relevant to ABA ROLI’s work including international education, law and technology, access to justice.
- Prepare reports and presentations.
- Contribute to preparation for events and activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Eligibility: Candidates must be 18 years old or older and:
· currently enrolled in (or in a deferred enrollment/gap year status recognized by) a post-secondary academic institution (i.e. undergraduate, graduate) and in a program/area of study directly related to the purpose of the internship program; or
· a recent (i.e. up to one (1) year) graduate of a post-secondary academic institution (i.e. undergraduate, graduate) with a degree in a program/area of study directly related to the purpose of the internship program.
Relevant Program/Area of Study:
Law, international affairs, education**Additional Desired Qualifications**:
Background in research.
Demonstrated interest in International Affairs, International Development, international education
Preferred candidates will have knowledge of quantitative research.
Strong writing skills are desired; and
Proactive interest in ABA ROLI’s work.
How to apply:
How to Submit Interest in Unpaid Internship: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to roliseniorcounselor@americanbar.org. no later 5:00 pm CST on February 5, 2022.