Legal Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

2h • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is hiring Summer 2027 legal interns for opportunities in New York, NY. The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program offers paid, hands-on experience in media and entertainment alongside career-development, networking, learning, and workplace-confidence opportunities. Interns will work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027; exact schedules depend on business needs.

Legal placements include the Corporate Legal Rotational Experience and Platform Distribution & Partnerships Legal. Corporate Legal Rotational interns spend the 10-week internship in one Corporate Legal group and one Business Legal group. Their work may include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements; analyzing potential risks and issues and proposing practical solutions; and collaborating with lawyers to improve contract forms and processes. Platform Distribution & Partnerships Legal interns conduct legal and contractual research, review existing agreements, and summarize contractual provisions and obligations to support the team managing and negotiating distribution agreements for linear television, Peacock, and FAST channels.

Applicants must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the entire internship, have sophomore standing or above (at least 30 credits), be authorized to work in the United States without current or future NBCUniversal visa sponsorship, and be available for the full program and location requirements. Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible. Current J.D. candidacy in good standing, a GPA of at least 3.0, previous legal experience or demonstrable interest, and strong interest in entertainment or media are desired. The hourly rate for J.D. student interns is $25; the listed compensation range is $19–$25 per hour.

Summer 2027 interns receive paid company holidays if full-time, networking and learning-and-development opportunities, a complimentary Peacock subscription, and free Universal Parks admission during the internship. Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns. Interns also have access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Have current class standing of sophomore or above (at least 30 credits).
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Current student or exchange visa holders are ineligible unless they can change or adjust to a status that authorizes work without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Candidates receiving an offer must have an active Social Security number and complete the I-9 with that number within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Be a current J.D. candidate in good standing.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Have previous legal experience or demonstrable interest in legal work.
• Have a strong interest in entertainment or media.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and judgment.
• Be collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• For the Corporate Legal Rotational placement, assist team members with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of legal agreements.
• Analyze potential risks and issues in a timely and thorough manner and propose practical, responsive solutions.
• Collaborate with lawyers to identify and implement improvements to contract forms and processes.
• For the Platform Distribution & Partnerships Legal placement, conduct legal and contractual research, including reviewing agreements and summarizing relevant provisions and obligations.
• Support the team managing and negotiating distribution agreements for linear television, Peacock, and FAST channels.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks during the internship.
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
• Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern