2025 Legal Summer Intern (NY)

NFL Summer Internship Program participants have the opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while receiving an unmatched, behind-the-scenes learning experience. Though interns work within specific departments, they can explore all aspects of the business of professional football through challenging project assignments, speaker presentations, mentoring relationships, and networking opportunities. The summer program covers a minimum of 10 weeks, from June 9 - August 15, 2025. Interns will be required to work five (5) full days (approximately 40 hours) per week in-office. Interns will be paid an hourly rate for their work. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, December 20 at 11:59 PM EST. No exceptions will be made for those who miss the application deadline. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted by early January. If you are not selected, you will receive an email notification. Please do not contact the NFL regarding the status of your application. EDUCATION: Currently enrolled JD student (1L or 2L). QUALIFICATIONS: Prior internship/work experience is preferred Required experience in Word, PowerPoint, Excel Interest in the Sports, Entertainment and/or Media industries is a plus Strong organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Eagerness to learn Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations before the start of the internship DEPARTMENTS DESCRIPTIONS: LEGAL – CORPORATE & LITIGATION: The Corporate & Litigation division of the NFL’s Legal Department oversees the NFL's transactional and litigation legal needs, as well as corporate governance and policy matters, across the organization. Responsibilities: Assist attorneys with legal matters across a variety of practice areas, including Events, Sponsorship, Consumer Products, Intellectual Property, Business Affairs , Commercial Policy and Litigation Research and analyze matters facing the commercial arm of the NFL and its Member Clubs Review and analyze contract terms, and assist with drafting contracts, licensing agreements, amendments and other legal documents Assist with review of industry standards and market developments to provide input on NFL transactions and policies Support the NFL’s IP enforcement division to help identify fraud and counterfeit merchandise Perform any other assigned duties, as needed MANAGEMENT COUNCIL: The NFL Management Council is the division of the NFL legal department that negotiates and advises NFL clubs regarding the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and represents the NFL and clubs in all disputes between players and clubs. The team enforces the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and related rules against clubs, players, and other club personnel. Responsibilities: Assist attorneys in drafting post-hearing briefs which involves analyzing and interpreting hearings, depositions, past decisions, and the CBA. Prepare attorney for grievance and policy hearings. Legal research involving labor disputes. Review and analyze coaches and non-player personnel contracts.