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    While we do not have any current openings on our Center team, check back regularly for employment oppounities!

    Internships 

    The ABA Center on Children and the Law is currently seeking interns for spring and summer 2025. We accept applications on a rolling basis, but we will begin interviewing in early January so applications received before that point will be prioritized.

    We are accepting applications in five of the Center’s core project areas: 

    Interns generally support Center projects by assisting with research, writing and analysis, communications, and events. Efforts are made to match interns' interests and skills with appropriate projects and tasks. Applicants should identify one or two primary project areas of interest in their cover letter.

    Interns are usually law students on work study, students using a public interest stipend through their schools, or student volunteers. There are opportunities to receive a $2,000 ABA stipend for summer internships.

    School year internships: During the school year, interns typically work about 15 hours per week for at least three (3) months. School year internships can occur remotely.

    Summer internships: During the summer, interns work full time for at least two (2) months (i.e., 8-week commitment). Participants in the summer internship program live in DC and come into the ABA’s DC offices in Farragut Square.

    Internships are open to law students, graduate students (e.g., social work, psychology), and undergraduate students.  Applicants should express in their cover letter why they are especially interested in promoting access to justice for children, parents and families.

    To apply, send a cover letter and resume via email to:

    Steven Jessen-Howard ([email protected])

    Please indicate if you are seeking a paid internship, are on work study, or plan to obtain a public interest stipend through your school.

    To download a printable PDF with this information, click here.

    Partnership Opportunities 

    The Center is always looking at new areas where we can grow our work by partnering with other organizations. These partnerships strengthen the field, deepen understanding of complex cross-cutting issues, and broaden our reach through relationship building.

    Examples of partnership opportunities include: 

    • legislative advocacy 
    • policy reform
    • project advisory committee participation
    • co-sponsoring trainings or webinar presentations
    • ABA policy development and support 
    • joint publications