Paid Legal Innovation & AI Policy Intern

American Bar Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On-site in DC

Benefits package

Job summary

American Bankers Association (ABA) invites law students to participate in a paid summer internship in Washington, DC, with onsite commitments and a workload across policy areas. The program emphasizes research, collaboration, and leadership development, offering exposure to ABA's divisions and leadership.

The role requires current enrollment in a JD program and a plan to return to law school in Fall 2027, with a compensation structure including an hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited J.D. program.
• Returning for Fall 2027 semester.
• Research and drafting written materials.

Responsibilities

• Create, organize, and maintain public and member-facing resources to aid in understanding ABA's policy positions, getting educated on recent developments, and operationalizing requirements/best practices (e.g., see www.aba.com/AI and www.aba.com/stablecoins).
• Support the Office of Innovation by conducting research and drafting written materials (e.g., white papers, FAQ documents, compliance guides, presentation materials).
• Contribute to the development of ABA's policy positions on laws and regulations in the team's remit, including artificial intelligence, data sharing/privacy, and digital assets.
• Assist with the management of the team's committees and working groups.
• Support the team's work across ABA to execute strategy and ensure alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are relevant to the team's portfolio.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Intellectual curiosity

Adaptability

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Web design

Information organization

Education

J.D. student

Job description

American Bankers Association (ABA) invites law students to participate in a paid summer internship in Washington, DC, with onsite commitments and a workload across policy areas. The program emphasizes research, collaboration, and leadership development, offering exposure to ABA's divisions and leadership.

The role requires current enrollment in a JD program and a plan to return to law school in Fall 2027, with a compensation structure including an hourly pay rate.