Legal Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is hiring a Legal Intern for Summer 2027. The intern will work with the Foundation’s Office of the General Counsel, which supports day-to-day operations involving grantmaking, investing and impact investing, policy development, governance, and contracting. The office has eleven staff members, including the Vice President and General Counsel, a Deputy General Counsel, two Associate General Counsels, and a Resident in Nonprofit Law. The internship runs from June 8 to August 11, 2027, and is based in Chicago, Illinois, in a hybrid work environment. Interns are expected to work in the office at least two days each week and reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during the interview process. The internship is paid, with an hourly rate starting at $30. The intern will assist with legal matters across areas including tax-exempt law, corporate law, intellectual property, anti-terrorist financing laws, international law, and regulatory issues. The role provides experience in legal research, drafting memoranda, policies, grant agreements and other documents, reviewing contracts, and working with Foundation staff. The intern will also gain an understanding of philanthropy and organizations supported by the Foundation’s domestic and international grantmaking programs.
Requirements
- Be enrolled at an accredited U.S. law school through at least Fall 2027 and be returning to school after the internship.
- Have completed at least one year of law school; two years is preferred.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Demonstrate a passion for the nonprofit sector and an interest in learning whether tax-exempt organization law may be a career fit.
- Display a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Be in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program and work in the office at least two days each week.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of United States tax law is a plus, but not required.
- Having completed two years of law school is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Office of the General Counsel with matters related to its work, including tax-exempt law, corporate law, intellectual property law, anti-terrorist financing laws, international law, and regulatory issues.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, Foundation policies, grant agreements, and other documents.
- Review contracts and interface with Foundation staff.
- Learn about the philanthropic sector and organizations supported by the Foundation’s national and international grantmaking programs.
Benefits
- Paid internship at an hourly rate starting at $30.
- Housing assistance for non-local students may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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