Legal Intern – Fall Semester

Job Description

About the Company:

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) is a prominent organization recognized among The NonProfit Times’ 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For. It operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where excellence is highly valued. The AAA leads in providing arbitration and mediation services across various industries, offering its professionals unique exposure to a wide array of business sectors and conflict resolution practices. The organization emphasizes fostering growth through collaboration with experienced legal professionals and demonstrates its investment in its team through comprehensive professional development programs. At the AAA, challenging work is combined with meaningful recognition, operating in an environment where merit drives success and continuous learning is encouraged. The American Arbitration Association is an equal opportunity employer (EEO), committed to considering all employees and applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran, in compliance with applicable laws.

Job Description:

Legal Intern – Fall Semester

The Legal Department of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) is offering a paid internship opportunity for 1-2 law students during the Fall 2025 semester. This role provides an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience in the Legal Department’s diverse work areas, particularly focusing on alternative dispute resolution (ADR), privacy, and AI governance.

Key Details:
• Target Candidates: Current 1L, 2L, or 3L students enrolled at an accredited law school.
• Semester: Fall 2025.
• Work Schedule: Approximately 5–10 hours per week, with a flexible schedule designed to accommodate the intern’s availability.
• Compensation: This is a paid internship, offering $25 per hour.
• Location: Flexible, with options for remote work or in-person presence in New York City (NYC), depending on the intern’s preference and availability.

Internship Responsibilities:
Interns will be involved in a variety of legal tasks, including:
• Conducting legal research and preparing written materials on topics pertinent to ADR, privacy law, and AI governance, among other relevant areas.
• Assisting with internal legal analyses and the drafting of memoranda.
• Attending specific committee meetings and accurately preparing meeting notes.

Qualifications:
To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a current 1L, 2L, or 3L student attending an accredited law school.
• Possess a demonstrated interest in alternative dispute resolution, privacy law, and/or AI governance.
• Exhibit strong research, writing, and analytical skills, which are crucial for the role’s responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates are required to submit the following materials:
• A comprehensive Resume.
• A Short cover letter clearly expressing their interest in the Legal Intern role and highlighting any relevant experience.
• A Brief writing sample, limited to 5 pages or fewer. This may be an excerpt from a longer sample if necessary.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.