Advancement Summer Internship Program - Legal Intern
About The Position
The Legal Intern supports the University of Iowa Center for Advancement’s legal department with legal, compliance, governance, and operational initiatives. The work contributes to projects involving legal research, policy review, contract support, and compliance, while providing hands-on exposure to legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations and to the practice of in-house counsel. The intern will learn how legal guidance supports fundraising, engagement, and mission-driven decision-making, with mentorship from experienced professionals. This is a full-time, paid summer internship lasting 10 weeks, from June 2 to August 6. Interns earn $18 per hour and may work from home two days per week if desired, with technology provided. Up to five unpaid vacation days are available during the program. Interns are expected to give a final presentation about their experience and projects. Interns must be within driving distance of the Iowa City, Iowa office. Housing and benefits are not provided.
Requirements
- Completion of at least one year of law school by the start of the internship.
- Must be within driving distance of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement’s Iowa City, Iowa office.
- Open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027.
Responsibilities
- Research topics related to nonprofit law, tax-exempt organizations, charitable giving, governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance, and assist with related projects.
- Assist with reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing contracts, policies, regulations, and legal guidance.
- Assist with special projects to improve the legal department’s efficiency, organization, and service to internal clients.
- Participate in meetings with attorneys and organizational partners to observe how legal advice informs business and mission-based decisions.
- Perform other legal and administrative duties under attorney supervision.
- Give a final presentation highlighting the internship experience and projects completed.
Benefits
- $18 per hour pay.
- Flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired.
- Up to five unpaid vacation days during the internship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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