INTERNSHIP OPENING

*AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION RULE OF LAW INITIATIVE (ABA ROLI)* *INTERNSHIP OPENING* Indonesia Office Deadline for applications: July 10, 2012 Start date: July 16, 2012 Period: 3 months * * * * The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (“ABA ROLI”) is a non-governmental organization of the American Bar Association, which for 25 years has promoted the rule of law worldwide in collaboration with local partners. ABA ROLI’s three-year program ‘Strengthening ASEAN's Human Rights System’ works to build the involvement of the legal profession in the ASEAN human rights system. *Internship description*: ABA ROLI is currently seeking a full-time intern to work on ABA ROLI’s program ‘Strengthening ASEAN's Human Rights System’. The internship placement is for three months starting in July 2012 and ending in September 2012. The intern will be supervised by ABA ROLI Program Manager. The intern will primarily focus on monitoring current events related to human rights issues in Southeast Asia region, assisting with research, and responding to inquiries. The intern will also assist with some administrative tasks and translation assignments. The intern will be based in Jakarta. The intern will get an allowance of IDR 150.000 per day of attendance which will cover travel expenses and lunch. *Qualification*: The internship is open to law students and newly qualified law graduates. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable, with a strong interest in human rights and current affairs in Southeast Asia. Fluency or high level of proficiency in English is required. Familiarity with Southeast Asia and human rights are highly desirable. Computer skills (*i.e.*, Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required. *How to Apply: *To apply, please send a *cover letter*, *resume*, and a *brief unedited writing sample of no more than 2,000 words* to aba.roli.ind@gmail.com by *July 10, 2012*. Please put “*ABA ROLI Internship Application*” as the subject of your email. ABA ROLI will only contact shortlisted candidates.**