Telecommunications, Entertainment, Media

Legal Intern

RemoteRemoteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$48–$48 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

law school
first-year student
ABA-accredited
good academic standing
professional judgment
entertainment industry

Nice to have

content distribution agreements
depositions
hearings
draft memoranda
Content and Programming
Intellectual Property

Role summary

DIRECTV is seeking interns to join their legal team for a 10-week paid virtual internship. Participants will gain experience working alongside in-house counsel in the entertainment industry, focusing on areas such as content distribution agreements, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory, product, and labor and employment. The program offers professional development and exposure to life as an in-house attorney at a leading video content distribution company. Candidates must be first-year law students in good academic standing with a strong interest in entertainment.

At DIRECTV, we’re redefining the future of entertainment. We’re delivering cutting-edge products and services that redefine the future. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we’re revolutionizing the way our customers access content anytime, anywhere. Together, we’re creating the best entertainment and content experience in the world.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The internship is designed to provide the participant with an opportunity to develop professionally, as well as to gain experience by working alongside in-house counsel. Notable benefits of the internship include:

The participant will have a unique opportunity to see what life is like as an in-house attorney in a leading video content distribution company; and
The participant will have opportunities to work on content distribution agreements, attend depositions and hearings, conduct research, and draft memoranda ranging from a wide array of practice areas within the department, which may include Content and Programming, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Regulatory, Product, and Labor and Employment, among others.

The duration of the internship will be 10 weeks. This paid internship will be primarily virtual (in-office work may also be available) with potential for travel to Los Angeles.

DIRECTV has a strong preference for candidates located in the following areas:

Atlanta, Georgia
Dallas, Texas
Denver, Colorado
Los Angeles, California
New York, New York
Washington, D.C.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least a first-year student enrolled at an ABA - accredited law school in good academic standing. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong professional judgement, work ethic, and have a strong interest in the entertainment industry. Candidates interested in applying for this internship should submit:

A cover letter indicating interest in the entertainment industry (no more than 1 page)
A brief personal statement highlighting any experiences, perspectives, or values the candidate believes would contribute to the legal team or the profession (no more than 1 page)
A current resume; and
An academic transcript (a candidate’s GPA will not be used as a deciding factor in the application review process).

Program Details

Duration: 10-week remote internship
Program Dates: 6/7/27 – 8/13/27
Eligibility: Must have full U.S. work authorization now and in the future
This position can earn $48 per hour, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at DIRECTV offers.

Ready to explore the possibilities? Join us at DIRECTV and make your mark!

Originally posted on Himalayas

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