Summer 2027, Remote Internship, Legal
About The Position
The Penguin Random House (PRH) Legal Department is seeking a first-year law student for a Summer 2025 internship. In line with PRH’s mission to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone and our company’s commitment to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the legal profession, applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. Penguin Random House offers 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
- Must be 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.
- You must submit a cover letter to be considered for our internship program.
Nice To Haves
- Future First Amendment lawyer with a passion for reading
- Interest in book law
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
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription drug insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Educational Assistance & generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
