How often are new jobs added?

New internships are added continuously throughout the day. We monitor company career pages and hiring tools in real time, so most roles appear on InternshipsHQ shortly after they’re posted.

Why can I only view a limited number per day on the free plan?

The free plan is designed to let you explore the platform and see how fresh the listings are. Limits help us prioritize serious applicants and keep the signal high. Pro removes these limits and gives you full access.

What sources do you pull internships from?

We source internships directly from company career pages, startup hiring platforms, and applicant tracking systems like Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workable, and others. This helps us surface roles earlier and avoid repost-heavy job boards.

Are these internships legitimate?

Yes. We actively filter out expired, duplicate, misleading, and low-quality listings. Each role is checked for legitimacy and posting freshness so you’re not wasting time on dead or fake opportunities.

Can I filter by location, experience level, remote, or salary?

Yes. You can filter internships by role, location, experience level, remote or hybrid status, and pay when available. Pro users get access to more advanced and saved filters.

Why are early alerts so important?

For internships, timing matters more than volume. Most callbacks happen when roles are still new and applicant pools are small. Early alerts help you apply before listings get flooded.

Do you show salary or pay information?

When companies include pay information, we display it clearly. Not all internships list salary upfront, but we prioritize transparency whenever the data is available.

Is InternshipsHQ suitable for senior or experienced roles?

InternshipsHQ is primarily built for internships, entry-level, and early-career roles. If you’re looking for senior or leadership positions, you may find limited results here.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Legal Intern

Companythe Ad Council

LocationUnited States

Work ModeOn Site

PostedFebruary 9, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The Legal Intern will actively support the in-house Legal team by contributing to contract review, rights management, legal research, and process improvement initiatives. This involves reviewing standard agreements, identifying patterns in executed contracts, and helping to improve templates and internal resources.

Internship Type

full time

Company Size

322

Visa Sponsorship

Language

English

Working Hours

40 hours

Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page

About The Company

For more than 80 years, we've built social impact campaigns to educate, unite and uplift people across America.

About the Role

<div class="content-intro">Who we are: The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change. For more than 80 years, the nonprofit organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the country's most iconic social impact campaigns – Smokey Bear, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more.</div>The Raquel Zarin Internship Program: Our internship program is in honor of Raquel Zarin, a beloved employee, mentor and friend at the Ad Council. Raquel passed away in 2021 but left behind a legacy of grace, courage, hard work and great fun that we strive to emulate. She nurtured young talent, championed belonging, fought for fair immigration practices, and was passionate about the importance of expanded health access. These are all principles that we hold in high esteem and values that we want our future interns to establish during their time with us and beyond. The Raquel Zarin Internship Program is a remote-first engagement and will run from June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026. All interns will be paid $19/hour and are eligible to earn overtime. Ability to work East Coast hours is required. Job Summary: The Legal Intern will play an active role in supporting the Ad Council’s in‑house Legal team, contributing to contract review, rights management, legal research, and process improvement initiatives that enable the organization’s mission and long‑term effectiveness. The intern will engage directly with Legal’s core work, reviewing standard agreements, identifying patterns across executed contracts, and helping improve templates, training materials, and internal resources that guide how legal services are delivered across the organization. Designed for a first- or second-year law student, this role emphasizes learning through hands‑on participation and increasing responsibility over the course of the internship. Through supervised legal analysis, research, and collaboration, the intern will help advance the Legal team’s initiatives from planning through execution, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and develop a practical understanding of how legal judgment informs business, creative, and governance decisions. The intern will also collaborate with fellow Ad Council interns on a summer project, contributing a legal and business affairs perspective to the development and presentation of a campaign proposal. What you’ll do: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support key Legal team projects and initiatives from planning through execution by completing relevant training, building foundational knowledge of governance and risk, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to strategy development and operational efficiency by organizing the Legal team’s templates and internal resources and proposing updates to standard agreements and reference materials</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support initial review of low‑risk agreements, as appropriate based on workload and progression, confirming consistency with previously executed agreement and flagging issues for Legal review</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Research and analyze legal and regulatory developments, including executive orders, government requirements, and emerging tools such as AI to inform Legal team guidance and decision‑making</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with internal and cross‑functional stakeholders by attending designated meetings, documenting discussions, and tracking follow‑up items to support effective legal governance and outcomes</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with Ad Council interns on the summer intern project, contributing a legal and business affairs perspective to help identify relevant rights, risk, and contracting considerations and support development and presentation of a campaign proposal to Ad Council staff</li> </ul> What you bring: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Current enrollment as a first‑ or second‑year law student (1L or 2L) in good academic standing at an accredited law school at the time of the internship, with a demonstrated interest in in‑house legal practice, contracts, and legal topics related to marketing, media, talent, or intellectual property</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Foundational understanding of contracts and legal concepts gained through law school coursework</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to perform preliminary reviews of standard and templated agreements (e.g., NDAs, Statements of Work, insertion orders, amendments, and renewals) by comparing against previously executed agreements and legal team guidance and direction</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly summarize legal issues, research findings, and meeting discussions</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">High level of attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote, fast‑paced environment</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborative mindset and comfort working cross‑functionally with legal and non‑legal stakeholders</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion">What we’re committed to: At the Ad Council, we value and celebrate the unique characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Fostering a welcoming environment allows us to enhance and reimagine how we reach our audiences. It is not simply our belief, but our duty, to cultivate a team that is representative of the American people. Only then can we drive true, measurable, and life-changing impact on the most important issues facing our country today. The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status. The Ad Council invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. In accordance with the EEOC, if you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below. How to reach us: To apply online: <a href="https://www.adcouncil.org/join-our-team">https://www.adcouncil.org/join-our-team</a> Email: (<a href="mailto:careers@adcouncil.org">careers@adcouncil.org</a>) Fax (212) 922-1676 or Ad Council Attn: People Operations Team 815 2nd Avenue, 9th Floor New York, NY 10017   #LI-Remote  </div>

Key Skills

Contract ReviewRights ManagementLegal ResearchProcess ImprovementTemplate ImprovementLegal AnalysisRisk ManagementGovernanceStakeholder CollaborationAttention To DetailOrganizationTime ManagementConfidentialityLegal JudgmentBusiness Affairs