United States of America: Asia Division, Internship Opportunity (Unpaid)

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is an international development program that promotes the rule of law by working with in-country partners to build sustainable institutions and societies that deliver justice, foster economic opportunity and ensure respect for human dignity. In collaboration with our in-country partners—including judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice, and human rights and civil society organizations—we design programs that are responsive to local needs and that prioritize sustainable solutions to pressing rule of law challenges. ABA ROLI has roughly 700 professional staff working in the United States and abroad, including a cadre of short- and long-term volunteers and legal specialists, who in fiscal year 2013 alone contributed $3.9 million in pro bono assistance.

SUMMARY

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is currently seeking an intern for its Asia Division in Washington, D.C. The intern will assist the division with several tasks associated with the management of current programs, including research, program development and aiding with knowledge management. The internship position will focus on the Division’s South Asia programs.

The internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about ABA ROLI and the workings of an international non-governmental organization in the rule of law development field. The internship will last from October to the end of January (flexible end date), with a possibility to extend. Expected workload: 10-20 hours per week. The internship is non-remunerated.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiling relevant information on legislation and legal practices in the region;
• Research on background and relevant legislation on issues in the region;
• Monitoring political and economic developments in the region;
• Assisting with quarterly and final program report, including writing, editing, and data collection.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate, graduate or law student with relevant background;
• Strong writing and analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
• A background in international development and/or legal issues is highly desirable;
• Interest and experience in South Asia preferred.

How to apply:

To apply, please upload a resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample, no longer than one page, e.g., an executive summary to a paper or a synopsis of a current event. Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply, click here: https://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/329719