Intern, Legal, Innovation Policy

Job overview

Intern, Legal, Innovation Policy is a full-time role based in Washington, DC, with an expectation to work onsite at least two days per week. The posting states a $35-per-hour rate for law students; the internship runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, for 37.5 hours per week. The intern supports the American Bankers Association's Office of Innovation. The intern researches emerging legal and policy issues and helps develop resources and policy positions. This work supports ABA's efforts on artificial intelligence, data sharing and privacy, and digital assets.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain public and member-facing policy resources
• research and draft white papers, FAQs, compliance guides, and presentations
• contribute to policy positions on laws and regulations involving artificial intelligence, data sharing/privacy, and digital assets
• assist with committees and working groups
• support cross-ABA strategy execution.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

intern

legal

innovation policy

artificial intelligence

data privacy

digital assets

law student

washington dc

american bankers association

$35/hour

june-august 2027

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting references ABA's benefits and total rewards information but does not specify internship benefits.

Why this role

Requires current enrollment in an accredited J.D. program and return to law school for Fall 2027.

About the employer

American Bankers Association is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.