DIRECTV Legal Internship – Summer 2026
About The Position
The DIRECTV Legal Department is seeking a first-year law student to join the team as a summer associate. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW The internship is designed to provide the participant with an opportunity to develop professionally, as well as to gain experience by working alongside in-house counsel. Notable benefits of the internship include: The participant will have a unique opportunity to see what life is like as an in-house attorney in a leading video content distribution company; and The participant will have opportunities to work on content distribution agreements, attend depositions and hearings, conduct research, and draft memoranda ranging from a wide array of practice areas within the department, which may include Content and Programming, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Regulatory, Product, and Labor and Employment, among others. The duration of the internship will be 8-10 weeks during Summer 2026. The internship will be primarily virtual (in-office work may also be available) with potential for travel to Los Angeles. This is a paid internship. DIRECTV has a strong preference for candidates located in the following areas: Atlanta, Georgia Dallas, Texas Denver, Colorado Los Angeles, California New York, New York Washington, D.C.
Requirements
- Must be a first-year student enrolled at an ABA- accredited law school in good academic standing.
- We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong professional judgement, work ethic, and have a strong interest in the entertainment industry.
- Candidates interested in applying for this internship should submit: A cover letter indicating why the student is an excellent candidate for the internship and addressing their interest in the entertainment industry (no more than 1 page) A brief personal statement highlighting any experiences, perspectives, or values the candidate believes would contribute to the legal team or the profession (no more than 1 page) A current resume; and An academic transcript (a candidate’s GPA will not be used as a deciding factor in the application review process).
- Must have full U.S. work authorization now and in the future
Responsibilities
- work on content distribution agreements
- attend depositions and hearings
- conduct research
- draft memoranda ranging from a wide array of practice areas within the department, which may include Content and Programming, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Regulatory, Product, and Labor and Employment, among others
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
