Center for Global Programs, Communications Fall 2025 Unpaid Internship

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, IA, 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).

Duration of Internship: twelve (12) weeks If your academic institution or relevant program requires a different duration, please make note of such requirement in your cover letter and provide any supporting documentation for the ABA to consider.

Proposed Start/End Dates of Internship:

• Start: October 6, 2025
• End: December 19, 2025

Hours per week: 10-15 weekly hours. If your academic institution or relevant program requires a different hourly requirement, please make note of such requirement in your cover letter and provide any supporting documentation for the ABA to consider.

Unpaid: This is an unpaid internship. Participation in the internship is not an offer of employment, and successful completion of the internship program does not entitle the selected intern to an employment offer from the ABA. The internship is tied to the intern's current educational program. The intern is receiving academic credit and/or pro bono credit for participating in the internship program from their academic institution.

Description of Internship Opportunity:

The American Bar Association is looking for an Intern to join our team. Our company 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 a part of the ABA Center for Global Programs' Communications team. The intern will engage in a wide range of tasks including, but not limited to assisting with the planning, reviewing, and development of CGP social media content; CGP's reports; targeted research, and other tasks as needed. The intern will have the opportunity to write and produce article(s) related to a relevant topic and region of CGP's work. Ultimately, the intern will receive an enriching educational experience to develop their understanding of international development, the rule of law space, and an overview of strategic and visual communications.

Eligibility: Candidates must be 18 years old or older and:

• currently enrolled in (or in a deferred enrollment/gap year status recognized by) a post-secondary academic institution (i.e. undergraduate, graduate) and in a program/area of study directly related to the purpose of the internship program; or

• 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:

• Digital Media
• Marketing
• Visual Communications
• Graphic Design
• International Relations
• Political Science

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in graphic design, media, or publication (using platforms like Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud)
• Previous experience with HTML and/or other software supporting the production or distribution of marketing and/or communication materials (such as for email dissemination)
• Previous experience with social media content creation, management, and platform use (like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram)
• Strong demonstrated interest in international rule of law, human rights, and democratic governance
• Proactive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Research, writing, and editing skills are essential
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through are key.
• Interest or experience in international development, program operations, or communications.

How to Submit Interest in Unpaid Internship: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume on Dayforce no later 5:00 pm CST on 9/26/2025.

About the American Bar Association: The ABA is the world's largest voluntary professional organization, with nearly 400,000 members and more than 3,500 entities. The ABA is committed to doing what only a national association of attorneys can do: serving our members; improving the legal profession; eliminating bias and enhancing diversity; and advancing the rule of law throughout the United States and around the world. Learn more at www.americanbar.org