About the role#
Dow Jones is looking for a legal intern to join our team in New York City. You will work within our legal department for ten weeks during the summer of 2027. You will report to the Assistant General Counsel and assist our lawyers with commercial transactions, privacy, compliance, and labor and employment matters.
What you'll do#
- Perform legal research.
- Draft and review commercial contracts.
- Prepare legal memoranda.
- Work on special projects for the legal department.
- Attend client meetings and negotiations.
What you'll need#
- You have completed one or two years of law school and are currently a first or second-year student.
- You possess strong interpersonal, presentation, and written skills.
- You can prioritize, manage, and execute tasks while following critical project timelines.
- You have a demonstrated interest in commercial transactional law within the advertising and media space.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship running from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- The role is based in our New York, New York office and operates on a hybrid basis.
- Applicants must be available to work full-time and on-site during the internship period.
- We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
About Dow Jones
Dow Jones provides news and business information to consumers and organizations globally. The company maintains large news-gathering operations and produces content across print, digital, mobile, and live event formats. Its portfolio includes publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron, and MarketWatch. The organization is based in New York and employs over 24,000 people.
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