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.

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 Deputy Executive Director or the communications coordinator.

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: Currently NOT being accepted.

Publications and Research Intern (law students - spring 2023):

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: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@asil.org. Please reference in the email's subject line "Publications Intern." Applicants must also indicate availability, including beginning and end dates, and approximate number of hours per week available to work. Applications are now being accepted. Candidates not selected for an interview will not be contacted. Until further notice, the internship is remote.