Legal Summer Internship Opportunity in Law and Governance

1 month ago


New York, New York, United States The New York Public Library Full time
Company Overview

The New York Public Library Legal Department offers challenging internship opportunities for current law students. Our team is involved in a wide variety of legal matters, working closely with NYPL attorneys on issues including contract review, copyright and IP matters, litigation, governance, and not-for-profit law.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Legal Summer Intern to conduct research, draft memoranda and other legal documents, participate in internal meetings, and potentially attend external meetings and events. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and inquisitive, have excellent writing skills, and an interest in non-profit educational institutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • First-year law school student who must receive funding from their law school for the internship.
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to conduct thorough research.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits

This is a temporary position lasting 8-10 weeks within the summer. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in the legal field, develop their skills, and contribute to the success of our team.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary range of $25-$35 per hour, equivalent to approximately $20,000-$28,000 for the duration of the internship. This figure is based on a standard full-time schedule of 35 hours per week for 8-10 weeks.



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