ASIL Internships

Start Your Career with an ASIL Internship. ASIL offers students opportunities to become involved with its work while learning first-hand about the field of international law. See descriptions below of the specific internship positions available with the Society and how to apply. All positions are based at ASIL's Washington, DC, headquarters and generally 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, interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their school. During their internship, participants are encouraged both to attend ASIL events and to take advantage of the plethora of programs in international law and foreign relations that the DC area provides.

Development Office Intern

The American Society of International Law seeks two interns for its Development Office.

Responsibilities: The intern will assist the Director of Development and Partnerships in multiple functions supporting the day-to-day duties of Society’s Development Office. Expected responsibilities include managing records, assisting with partnership programs, prospect research, and supporting special events and programs. The intern may also assist with Executive Office projects as needed.

Qualifications: Candidates for the internship should be rising Senior undergraduate or graduate students who possess an interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, and donor relations, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a keen eye for details. Candidates are also expected to be organized, flexible, and have a positive, outgoing nature. Computer skills should include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and CRM software. Previous experience with membership or other databases, and the ability to perform donor research would be a plus.

Applications: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@asil.org. Please reference in the email's subject line "Development Intern." Applicants should indicate availability, including beginning and end dates and approximate number of hours per week. Internships are unpaid. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Programs Intern (undergraduates):

Responsibilities: The selected candidate will support the Society's programs, education, and research activities at ASIL headquarters in Washington, DC. Duties may include day-of event support, assisting in publicizing events, preparing continuing legal education (CLE) documents for state approval, compiling diversity information from ASIL events, attending policy and informational meetings around DC, and providing a de-brief on these meetings. Specific duties will be assigned on request by the Senior Programs Manager.

Qualifications: Candidates should be undergraduate students who possess an interest in international affairs and public relations, ideally with an interest in the legal field; excellent written and verbal skills; a keen eye for detail, flexibility, and an eagerness to learn. Basic computer skills are required and familiarity with Google Apps is preferred.

Applications: Interested candidates for Spring 2024 Internships should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@asil.org. Please reference in the email's subject line "Programs Intern." Applicants should indicate availability, including beginning and end dates and approximate number of hours per week. Although there is a strong preference for working in-person, fully remote interns may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. All internships are unpaid. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Publications and Research Intern:

Responsibilities: The selected candidate will support the Society's publications and research activities. Duties may include reading and summarizing Unites Nations Security Council resolutions for publication in International Legal Materials, identifying significant international law developments and writing news briefs for publication on the Society's online news service, International Law in Brief, and assisting in the development of the Society's research program. The selected candidate may also be asked to assist the programs team with event support. Specific duties will be assigned on request by the Director of Publications and Research.

Qualifications: Candidates should be law students who possess an interest in international law; excellent written and verbal skills; a keen eye for detail, flexibility, and an eagerness to learn.

Applications: Currently NOT being accepted.