Summer 2027, Remote Internship, Legal

Bertelsmann•New York, NY

23h•Remote

About The Position

The Penguin Random House (PRH) Legal Department is seeking a first-year law student for a Summer 2025 internship. Interns will be exposed to a wide range of legal disciplines, including defamation, copyright, right of publicity, privacy, trademark, and commercial law. They will conduct legal research, review books for legal concerns, draft contracts, and assist PRH’s legal team in tackling the variety of challenges associated with being the world’s largest publisher of English language books. This is a 10-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity available in our adult, children’s, and corporate divisions. Interns work four days a week (Monday through Thursday). The program is run out of PRH’s New York Headquarters but offers remote flexibility. Compensation is $21 per hour. Interns are exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series!

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and in the first year of the program (1L)
Able to work 28 hours/week throughout the program
Available and commit to the program working June 7th, 2027 – August 12th, 2027
Must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship program
Must be over the age of 18
Submit your resume and cover letter using our online application process
Must submit a cover letter to be considered for our internship program

Nice To Haves

Future First Amendment lawyer with a passion for reading
Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research
Review books for legal concerns
Draft contracts
Assist PRH’s legal team in tackling the variety of challenges associated with being the world’s largest publisher of English language books