LA28 Summer Internship - 2026 (Legal)

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

2026 Summer Internship Program - Legal
The 2026 LA28 Legal Internship Program offers law students the opportunity to contribute hands-on, meaningful work to critical planning efforts for the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Legal Interns will be embedded within the Legal team and support a wide range of projects that enable LA28’s operations across the organization.

This internship is intended for students currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school as rising 2Ls or rising 3Ls. Interns will support day-to-day legal work and longer-term projects, gaining exposure to the practical legal considerations involved in delivering an Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This is a paid, 8-week program, with interns working 30 hours per week, fully in person at our Los Angeles Headquarters, from June 15 through August 7, 2026.

The LA28 Legal team supports every functional area across the organization, including external affairs, finance, human resources, Games planning and delivery, technology, and commercial partnerships. The Legal Intern will work across a variety of matters and gain exposure to multiple areas of practice while developing practical legal skills to support professional growth.

The Legal team is comprised of three primary pods—Commercial & Sales, Games Delivery & Planning, and Business Operations Services & Sourcing—and the Legal Intern may contribute to projects across all three.

The deadline to apply for the 2026 LA28 Legal Internship Program is Wednesday, February 11th, at 11:59 PM PST, or until we have reached the maximum number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.

Requirements

• Working understanding of basic legal and business transactional principles
• Ability to manage deadline-driven work with strong project and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong research, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing legal documents, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with internal colleagues and external partners
• Sound judgment, including knowing when to escalate issues
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose alternative solutions
• Ability to synthesize complex or conflicting information to resolve issues effectively
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and ability to work independently when needed
• High standards of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and client-service orientation
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Must be currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school and have completed at least one academic year of law school by the time the internship program starts (rising 2L or 3L).
• Ability to work in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA.
• Must be able to work the full 8-week duration of the internship from June 15 – August 7, 30 hours a week
• Ability to read, review, and analyze documents in electronic and printed formats.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sports or live events is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Draft a variety of contracts, including athlete/influencer engagements, non-disclosure agreements, technology solutions, and creative services agreements
• Participate in working groups and discussions with the Legal team and cross-functionally
• Support key projects related to intellectual property, including management of LA28 trademarks and logos
• Draft intellectual property compliance guides
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft legal memoranda and summaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed