Legal Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating and distributing world-class content across film, television, and streaming, and bringing it to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. The company owns and operates leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock, and produces premier filmed entertainment through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and four global television studios. NBCUniversal also operates industry-leading theme parks and experiences worldwide. As a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, NBCUniversal is committed to improving communities, giving back, and fostering an inclusive culture. As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, participants will engage in real projects, contribute to a collaborative culture, and receive support for growth over two full semesters. The Internship Program focuses on impact, allowing interns to contribute to meaningful work while developing valuable skills. The environment is designed for continuous learning and growth, especially for those curious about media, entertainment, and technology. All internships are paid and include additional benefits for Academic Year interns such as paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays, robust networking, learning, and professional development opportunities, a complimentary Peacock subscription, free admission to Universal Parks, and access to mental health resources. NBCU Corporate groups are central to the organization, with employees using their expertise to support all businesses. Opportunities may include placements in Corporate Legal – Music Business & Legal Affairs (JD-level), which services clients in the Film & Television portfolios, covering the lifecycle of film from ideation to premiere, and a vast portfolio of sports, news networks, streaming, entertainment networks, and television production operations.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2026 through April 2027)
December 2026 graduates are not eligible for this Academic Year Internship Program
Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States
Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027
Must be working from a location within a U.S. state during all hours worked
Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship
Must have an active Social Security number (NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company)
Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire
Submit a one-page resume that outlines work experience, accomplishments, and graduation month and year
Submit a cover letter that highlights passion for NBCUniversal and top areas of interest
Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program
Must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing