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Legal Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal

Legal Internships – Academic Year

New York, NY +2 locations
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Academic Year Internship Program:

    • Applications Close: April 26th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!

    • Program Dates: September 16, 2024 – April 18, 2025

    • Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.

    • Format: Opportunities listed will be fully virtual.

    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.

    Corporate Functions: 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:

    • Legal – Music Business & Legal Affairs: NBCUniversal Music Business & Legal Affairs services an array of clients in the Film & Television portfolios. Filmed Entertainment encompasses the Universal Pictures Group, Focus Features, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, and Brand Development. The overall landscape of Film includes distinct business functions that each touch a key segment area in the overall lifecycle of a film, from ideation to premiere. On the TV side, there is a vast portfolio of sports, news networks, streaming, entertainment networks, and significant television production operations, including scripted, alternative and late night, and a leading television stations group. This intern’s responsibilities may include the following: researching music rights, analyzing and summarizing music deal terms, drafting music talent agreements, reviewing production content for music information, and assisting with tracking rights analysis grid maintenance.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Requirements:

    • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2024 through April 2025). December 2024 graduates are not eligible for our 2024-2025 Academic Year Program.

    • Must be in pursuit of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.

    • Must be authorized to work in the United States throughout the entire duration of the internship (September 2024 to April 2025). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    • Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 16, 2024 to April 18, 2025.

    • Must be working from a location within a U.S. state during all hours worked.

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.

    • 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).

    • Strong interest in music or transactional work.

    • Ability to understand music related concepts and contractual language.

    • Demonstrated experience and willingness to perform at a high level independently and as a team player.

    The hourly rate for student interns is $25.00

    INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATTENDING U.S. UNIVERSITIES:

    To participate in NBCUniversal’s 2024-2025 Academic Year internship program, you must confirm at the time of interview that you will be able to provide US work authorization documentation for the entire duration of the internship. Since the NBCU Academic Year Internship Program spans the traditional “Fall” and “Spring” semesters, you should talk to the DSO at your school’s International Students Services Office about your need to apply for CPT work authorization twice to ensure you are authorized to work both semesters and throughout the entirety of the program.

    Please also note that future visa sponsorship at NBCUniversal is rarely available for post-grad employment opportunities.

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

    Additional Information

    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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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  • Locations
    Washington, DC • Miami, FL • New York, NY