Pro Bono - ABA UNPAID Intern

American Bar Association • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.
The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.
The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Description of Internship Program and Training
The intern will work with the Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service and the Center for Pro Bono. The intern will be responsible for conducting research on pro bono services and programs; researching pro bono rules and programs across various jurisdictions to update and expand the Center’s resources; and reviewing policies and publications related to pro bono management and implementation. The intern will have the opportunity to conduct outreach to programs and attorneys in various jurisdictions. Ultimately, the intern will receive an enriching educational experience learning about public interest laws and policies in various jurisdictions, conducting research and writing, and developing resources.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary academic institution (i.e., undergraduate, graduate) and enrolled in a program/area of study directly related to the purpose of the internship program.
• A recent (i.e., up to one (1) year) graduate of a post-secondary academic institution (i.e., undergraduate, graduate) with a degree in a program/area of study directly related to the purpose of the internship program.
• Law/ public interest law/pre-law

Nice To Haves

• Research and writing
• Interest in non-profit and public interest law
• History of interest in or experience with nonprofit and public interest programs

Responsibilities

• Conducting research on pro bono services and programs
• Researching pro bono rules and programs across various jurisdictions to update and expand the Center’s resources
• Reviewing policies and publications related to pro bono management and implementation
• Conduct outreach to programs and attorneys in various jurisdictions

Benefits

• 401(k)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending accounts
• health spending accounts
• supplemental life and disability insurance
• prepaid legal programs
• a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed