Course Assistant

Summary

Join Aspen Publishing's JD-Next program as a Course Assistant Intern! This Spring/Summer 2025 internship offers law students (current/rising 2L/3L) a chance to support matriculating 1L students in an online course. Responsibilities include tracking student progress, providing feedback, answering questions, and fostering engagement. The internship is part-time (8-10 hours/week) with an hourly rate of $20. Successful candidates will possess strong communication and technical skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in legal education and contribute to a dynamic team.

Requirements

• Current/rising 2L/3L law student or recent grad required
• Ability to record and post videos and use video conferencing such as Zoom or TEAMS
• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong Attention to detail and ability to execute plans on time and with quality
• Comfortable working in fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Ambition to take on new projects and opportunities as assigned
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Prioritization and multitasking skills
• Demonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to listen and speak carefully while interacting with others
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally

Responsibilities

• Complete the training
• Record and post a welcome video to the course website
• Respond to students on group discussion boards
• Answer student questions via email
• Maintain open communication with the leadership
• Hold scheduled office hours (one hour per week)
• Flag repeated questions for an FAQ
• Identify and collect feedback from students
• Check students’ participation weekly for your assigned section and check in with students who are falling behind
• Provide individualized feedback for students on assignments using a rubric and template
• Attend weekly meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Contract Law a plus
• Comfortable supporting students in a large, virtual class environment