Description
INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVE:
PBS is a non-profit media organization that distributes high quality educational, arts, and cultural programming to more than 350 public television member stations nationwide. The Office of the General Counsel offers law students a rich in-house experience in a variety of legal fields, including non-profit, intellectual property, government, regulatory, technology, media, communications, online, data privacy, public interest and all aspects of corporate legal matters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
PBS legal interns work closely with our in-house attorneys on current and pressing legal matters. Interns will interact with corporate clients, research and report on various state and federal laws and regulations related to non-profit media entities, and review and draft a variety of documents including contracts, corporate policies, program licenses, software licenses, content acquisition agreements, intellectual property licenses and agreements.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/MAJOR/GPA:
Currently enrolled at an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic record. Preference is given to second year law students.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALITIES:
-- Excellent legal research and writing skills
-- Excellent verbal communication skills
-- Knowledge of computer-based legal research systems
-- Familiarity with, or interest in, the media & entertainment industry
-- Ability to handle complex and challenging assignments with short turnaround deadlines
-- Candidate must currently enrolled in law school
-- Must be able to work on-site at PBS headquarters in Arlington, Virginia
--Must be able to work 32 to 40 hours per week. Flexibility is offered to those who have additional class or writing requirements as part of a law school externship program.
POSITION TITLE: General Counsel Intern (SUMMER 2015)
DEPARTMENT: Office of the General Counsel
SALARY: $12.00/hour (undergrads and recent grads) and $15.00/hour (graduate students)
TIME COMMITMENT: 35-40 hours/week, May - August 2015
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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