Start Your Career with an ASIL Internship

ASIL offers students opportunities to become involved with the important work of our organization while learning first-hand about the field of international law.  See below for descriptions of the various internship positions available with ASIL and how to apply.
All positions are based at ASIL's Washington, DC, headquarters and require a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and usually more during the summer.  All internships are unpaid; however, you may be eligible to earn academic credit through your school.

INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

Communications and Membership

Interns will assist the Director of Communications and Member Relations with the day-to-day duties of running the office. Tasks typically include: helping to maintain contact lists; conducting research on news media outlets, member prospects, and topics of interest to the Society; photographing and writing descriptive captions of ASIL events; assisting with email distribution of news releases and other communiqués; placing phone calls to reporters in advance of ASIL events; drafting summaries and basic news releases; researching potential new member markets for the Society; compiling prospective member lists; and assisting on other marketing projects for the Society’s activities.

Candidates for the Communications and Member Relations internship should be undergraduate students who possess an interest in international affairs and public relations, excellent written and verbal skills, an outgoing nature, a keen eye for detail, flexibility, and an eagerness to learn. Computer skills should include Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Sheila Ward, Director of Communications and Member Relations, at sward@asil.org. Please indicate your availability, including beginning and end dates and approximate number of hours per week. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Legal Research

Interns perform substantive legal research and writing on cutting-edge developments in international law for the bi-weekly e-publication International Law in Brief and the print publication International Legal Materials (ILM).  Depending on the interns’ interest and ability, some may be invited to draft “Introductory Notes” analyzing and providing context to primary source legal documents to appear with their byline in ILM.  Interns also assist in other aspects of publication of ILM including proofreading, editing, working with authors, and Bluebook citation checking.

This internship is available for law students who have taken at least a basic course in international law.  Candidates must possess an interest in international law and foreign relations, be excellent writers, be organized, and have a keen eye for detail.  Foreign language speakers and travel aficionados appreciated.  Interns are encouraged to take advantage of the plethora of programs in international law and foreign relations that the Washington, DC, area provides.  To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Djurdja Lazic, ILM Editor, at dlazic@asil.org.

Program Assistant Volunteer Opportunity

DESCRIPTION: The candidate selected will provide programmatic and administrative assistance to the Programs Manager at ASIL’s headquarters in Washington, DC.  Duties will include:

• Researching and compiling information on US state continuing legal education (CLE) credit procedures
• Assisting in the preparation of CLE state accreditation applications for upcoming events
• Assisting with tracking state approvals and reporting attendance for accredited events
• Assisting with preparing and distributing attendance certificates to attendees of approved programs
• Supporting day-of event procedures and ensuring requirements are enforced
• Researching and updating international legal fellowship, internship and pro bono opportunities for the upcoming new edition of the Careers in International Law Guide
• Attending policy and informational meetings around DC and providing a de-brief on these meetings
• Other tasks as assigned

The work will mainly consist of data entry, as well as specific research and analysis projects. Duties will  include filing, data entry, customer service, and assisting with the overflow work from the program manager.    Due to funding constraints, this is an unpaid position, however, you may be eligible to earn academic credit through your school. Volunteers are encouraged to take advantage of the plethora of programs in international law and foreign relations that the Washington, DC, area provides. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal, English verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency on a PC, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer
• Undergraduate student who possesses an interest in international affairs and public relations
• Commitment of at least 15 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the ASIL Programs Manager, Veronica Onorevole by email to jobs@asil.org. Please reference in the email’s subject line “Program Associate.” Please indicate your availability, including beginning and end dates and approximate number of hours per week. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.