Internships in architectuse have always been a bit problematic. The traditional apprenticeship model that ruled the profession until the 20th century sometimes made indentured servitude or serfdom seem like a better option. The increasing codification of architectural internship-defined as post-graduate, pre-registration professional work-under the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards' Intern Development Program has given young professionals a clearer (if less flexible) road map to licensure. Yet the term "intern" itself is troublesome, since it's commonly used across professions as code for someone who works for free.
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