Legal Internships - Summer 2025

NBCUniversal

Legal Internships - Summer 2025

New York, NY +2 locations
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Summer 2025 Internship Program:

    • Applications Close: December 6th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!

    • Program Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025

    • Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.

    • Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Washington, DC.

    To Apply:

    • Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.

    • Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, and your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below).

    • Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

    NBCUniversal's Corporate groups are uniquely positioned at the core of our organization. Employees within these groups use their area of expertise to support all businesses across the company, keeping the heart of each brand at the forefront. There are also business-specific opportunities available, which may be included in the description below.

    Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

    • Corporate Legal - Government Affairs: NBCUniversal’s Government Affairs team focuses on regulatory, legislative, and public policy matters related to broadcasting/media/film/streaming issues, including broadcast licensing, programming standards, accessibility, privacy, intellectual property, and content piracy. This intern will have an opportunity to prepare briefing memos, talking points, comment summaries, and other written material, attend virtual and in person hearings, conferences, and events, partner with team members to determine the impact of federal actions on the organization, develop presentations and other written materials on findings, and act as an internal consultant to the government affairs team.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Requirements:

    • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June 2025 through August 2025). May 2025 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2025 Internship Program.

    • Must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing.

    • Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States.

    • Must be willing to work in Washington, DC.

    For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.

    NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

    • Self-starter, professional, and ability to adapt.

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.)

    • For Corporate Legal Government Affairs: Current class standing of 2L or above preferred; Coursework or experience in administrative and copyright law; Interest in the broadcast, digital media, and telecommunications industries.

    The hourly rate for law student interns is $25.00.

    Additional Information

    As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

    NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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  • Locations
    Universal City, CA • Washington, DC • New York, NY