Course Assistant Internship
Aspen Publishing is a leading provider of educational content and digital learning solutions to law schools, offering authoritative textbooks and breakthrough products like Connected eBooks, Connected Quizzing, and PracticePerfect. Our JD-Next program supports aspiring law students through an online course and high-stakes law school admissions test.
About the role
As part of the JD-Next program, Aspen Publishing is offering Fall 2026 internships for current or rising 2L/3L law students or recent graduates to serve as Course Assistants. This remote internship requires 8–10 hours per week at a rate of $20 per hour. Five hours of asynchronous, self-paced training begins the week of August 31st. There are two cohorts: an eight-week course starting September 14th (testing on 11/17 and 11/21/26) and another beginning December 7th (testing on 2/9 and 2/13/27). Preference will be given to candidates with experience as TAs, mentors, or tutors.
Responsibilities
- Support a large group of students virtually by responding to emails within 24 hours.
- Provide individualized feedback on students’ weekly discussion posts (approximately 55–60 students, each with 2–3 posts per week).
- Send weekly emails to each student summarizing strengths and opportunities for improvement.
- Track students’ participation weekly and check in with those falling behind.
- Hold scheduled office hours (30 minutes per week).
- Flag repeated questions for an FAQ.
- Identify and collect feedback from students.
- Complete the training and record/post a welcome video to the course website.
- Meet all required deadlines and maintain open communication with leadership.
- Attend a weekly Course Assistant staff meeting.
- Provide coverage for other Course Assistants as needed.
- Track tasks performed accurately and document daily progress.
- Track work hours accurately and document in timesheet for payroll.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current or rising 2L/3L law student or recent graduate.
- Experience as a TA, mentor, tutor, or similar role strongly preferred.
- Ability to record and post videos and use video conferencing (e.g., Zoom or Teams).
- Understanding of Contract Law required.
- Ability to support students in a large, virtual environment and provide weekly written, constructive feedback.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to execute plans on time and with quality.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ambition to take on new projects and opportunities as assigned.
- Troubleshooting, problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to listen and speak carefully while interacting with others.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Pay
$20 per hour.
Schedule
- 8–10 hours per week for the duration of the cohort.
- Two cohorts: one beginning September 14th (eight-week course) and another beginning December 7th.
- Testing dates: 11/17 and 11/21/26 (September cohort) and 2/9 and 2/13/27 (December cohort).
- Five hours of asynchronous, self-paced training begins the week of August 31st.
Benefits
- Choice of health and dental plans.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- 401k with employer match.
- Array of voluntary programs (e.g., accident, critical illness, and pet insurance).