Latin America and Caribbean Division, Summer 2014 Internship Opportunity
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff working abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI's host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organizations, including human rights groups.
Position Summary
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is currently seeking an intern for its Latin America and Caribbean Division. The intern will assist the division with several tasks associated with the management of current programs and development of new ones in judicial reform, legal education reform and anti-human trafficking. The intern will also assist with monitoring the political and economic developments in the region, producing outreach materials, researching areas of interest and working with program and in-country staff with day-to-day support tasks.
The internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about ABA ROLI and the workings of an international non-governmental organization. Undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in, and knowledgeable about, international development and/or legal issues in Latin America and the Caribbean are welcome to apply.
Required skills include: strong writing and research skills, computer skills in MS Word and Outlook and a proactive work style. Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is preferred. We are currently looking for interns who are able to work at least 30 hours per week.
ABA ROLI internships are offered throughout the year (fall, spring and summer semesters) allowing for complete applications to be accepted on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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