Summer Intern Needed at the International Legal Resource Center

About the ABA/UNDP ILRC

The ILRC is a joint project between the American Bar Association (ABA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).  The ILRC assists UNDP representative offices around the world to identify candidates to provide legal advice and training, primarily on a pro bono basis, in legal institution-building, judicial reform, drafting of legislation, and other law-related areas.  Housed in the ABA Section of International Law since its inception in February 2000, the ILRC has received and responded to increasing numbers of requests for legal expertise and information from UNDP Country Offices in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the CEE and CIS region. The ILRC also serves as a depository of relevant rule of law and governance documents and other materials which are available to legal experts, UNDP staff, government officials, and others involved in UNDP-sponsored programs.  In addition, the ILRC is available for specialized assistance to UNDP Offices upon request.

Legal Research Intern Responsibilities

Internship responsibilities include assistance in review of UNDP requests for legal experts, research on UNDP countries and relevant laws, and administrative tasks such as scanning, editing and filing documents.  Intern will be responsible for in-depth research and writing assignments.  Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to attend conferences and seminars sponsored by the ABA and other institutions in the national capital area. 

Length of Internship

One internship per term (Spring, Summer and Fall). Ten to twenty hours for the Spring and Fall internship, and full-time for Summer Internship. 

Eligibility

Open to all Law Students, students completing MAs in International Relations or International Development, and 4th year undergraduate students (Majoring in Political Science or Pre Law). Candidates must demonstrate an interest in international development issues and have research and computer capabilities.  Speaking additional languages is an asset.  L.L.M students are welcome to apply.

Compensation

Unpaid.

Application Instructions

Submit letter of interest, including dates and hours per week available for internship commitment, resume, 3-5 page writing sample, and two references, via e-mail, to Jacqueline Gichinga at Jacqueline.Gichinga@americanbar.org.