Intern, Legal

American Bar Association•US DC Main Office, DC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Bankers Association offers a paid, highly selective summer internship for law students. Interns work across ABA divisions, connect with organizational leadership, build a professional network, and contribute to work affecting the banking industry. The internship runs June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027, and is full-time at 37.5 hours per week. The position is based in Washington, DC, with an expectation to work onsite at least two days per week. The pay rate is $35 per hour for law students. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited J.D. program and must return to law school for the Fall 2027 semester after completing the internship. The role supports ABA's legal and policy work, including intellectual property matters, contract review, legal research and writing, state legislative monitoring, and preparation of briefings and other materials.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited J.D. program and returning to law school for Fall 2027 after the internship.
Familiarity with the financial services industry, intellectual property (copyrights and trademarks), and general corporate matters.
Solid contract drafting, negotiation, legal research, and writing skills.
Knowledge of business and the application of law to business projects, strategy, and implementation.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to quickly comprehend business transactions, solve issues as they develop, and work cooperatively with customers.
Technology skills for databases, record management, and remote access.

Responsibilities

Provide intellectual property support, including preparing trademark and copyright applications, reviewing and cataloging copyright certificates and related materials, and reviewing software and intellectual property licenses.
Review ABA contractual documents for legal sufficiency, including small-dollar contracts under $5,000, statements of work, master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and amendments.
Conduct legal research and prepare written content for The Docket, including summaries of monthly federal, state, and regulatory actions for publication to the legal community.
Conduct legal research to support policy development and draft proposed policies and related documents.
Assist staff with state legislative monitoring, including proposed legislative and regulatory actions.
Assist in preparing briefings, charts, and white papers as needed.