The World Justice Project

Our Internship Program

Intern Qualifications:
Internships are open to undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. The ideal candidate will have completed coursework in international affairs. Applicants with international experience and foreign language skills are preferred.

Our internships require excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to communicate in a professional manner with senior level professionals both in writing and over the phone, strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, the ability to work independently as well as in group settings and willingness to work flexibly under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Current Internship Openings:

World Justice Project Summer 2008 Internship

The World Justice Project is seeking an unpaid summer intern to work full-time or part-time (full-time preferred) from July 21 through the end of August.

The intern will provide crucial backstopping support to follow-up the World Justice Forum, an international gathering of 500 leaders of various fields to incubate cross-disciplinary approaches to advance the rule of law. Much of the intern work will include mailings and other correspondence with international meeting participants and interested parties; organizational work in Microsoft Excel and Word; maintaining a Microsoft Access database of invitees and participants; assisting in the writing summaries about Forum sessions; compiling informational materials; internet research; possible international follow-up calls; and other office and logistical support duties. This position is unpaid.

How to apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume, and reference information (1-3 reference contact information, past supervisors and employers preferred) to wjpinternships@staff.abanet.org. Please send all three application documents at once in Word or PDF format. Applications should be received by July 1, 2008. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please direct all inquiries to this email address rather than calling with questions.

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World Justice Project Fall 2008 Internship

The World Justice Project is seeking a fall intern to work full-time or part-time from September 1 through December.
The intern will provide crucial backstopping support to follow-up the World Justice Forum, an international gathering of 500 leaders of various fields to incubate cross-disciplinary approaches to advance the rule of law. Much of the intern work will include mailings and other correspondence with international meeting participants and interested parties; organizational work in Microsoft Excel and Word; maintaining a Microsoft Access database of invitees and participants; assisting in the writing summaries about Forum sessions; compiling informational materials; internet research; possible international follow-up calls; and other office and logistical support duties. This position is unpaid.

How to apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume, and reference information (1-3 reference contact information, past supervisors and employers preferred) to wjpinternships@staff.abanet.org. Please send all three application documents at once. Applications should be received by July 31, 2008. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please direct all inquiries to this email address rather than calling with questions.

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World Justice Project Rule of Law Fall 2008 Internship

The World Justice Project is seeking an unpaid Fall Semester intern to work full-time or part-time (full-time preferred). Possible opportunity to earn college credit. The internship will begin September 1, 2008.

The intern will provide administrative support for the overall development of the Rule of Law Index. Much of the intern work will include organizational work in Microsoft Excel and Word; assisting in editing and proof reading documents; internet research; and other office and logistical support duties. This position is unpaid.

How to apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume, and reference information (1-3 reference contact information, past supervisors and employers preferred) to wjpinternships@staff.abanet.org with subject line “ROL INDEX POSITION” Please send all three application documents at once. Applications should be received by August 15, 2008. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please direct all inquiries to this email address rather than calling with questions.