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Organization: ABA - American Bar Association
Location: United States of America, Washington, DC
Grade:
Occupational Groups:
Advocacy/Communications
Closing Date: 2025-04-27
The American Bar Association-Center for Global Programs is looking for an unpaid intern to join it’s Africa division. Our organization is working on exciting new developments and will offer an educational experience. The educational internship, while being unpaid, provides invaluable education. The internship is similar to training that would be given in an educational environment. You’ll gain valuable resume experience and the necessary knowledge and skills to perform professionally. The intern will observe, gain exposure to various resources, and participate in ongoing training.
Our intern will be working on the USAID-funded Strengthening Human Rights Activity in the Central African Republic (HRSM) as part of our Central African Republic team in the Rule of Law Initiative Africa Division. The intern will be responsible for researching and developing a French-language guide for addressing human rights abuses and cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) for legal professionals in the Central African Republic based on existing resources in the Africa Division. Ultimately, the intern will receive an enriching educational experience to help create legal resources aimed at advancing human rights in an international francophone context.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
Relevant Program/Area of Study
• Human rights
• International affairs – Africa and francophone regions
• Comparative legal systems
Additional Desired Qualifications:
• French-speaking
• Law student
• Legal research experience, potentially in civil law contexts
Proposed Start/End Dates of Internship
- Start: June 2, 2025
- End: August 11, 2025
Duration of Internship
- Ten (10) weeks
- Hours per week (37.5 max)
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter at https://us242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/aba/Posting/View/7073 April 27, 2025.
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