[Hiring] Legal Intern @DIRECTV

Role Description

The internship is designed to provide the participant with an opportunity to develop professionally, as well as to gain experience by working alongside in-house counsel. Notable benefits of the internship include:

• The participant will have a unique opportunity to see what life is like as an in-house attorney in a leading video content distribution company.
• The participant will have opportunities to work on content distribution agreements, attend depositions and hearings, conduct research, and draft memoranda ranging from a wide array of practice areas within the department, which may include Content and Programming, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Regulatory, Product, and Labor and Employment, among others.

The duration of the internship will be 10 weeks. This paid internship will be primarily virtual (in-office work may also be available) with potential for travel to Los Angeles.

DIRECTV has a strong preference for candidates located in the following areas:

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Dallas, Texas
• Denver, Colorado
• Los Angeles, California
• New York, New York
• Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a first-year student enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school in good academic standing.
• Demonstrate strong professional judgement and work ethic.
• Have a strong interest in the entertainment industry.
• Submit a cover letter indicating interest in the entertainment industry (no more than 1 page).
• Provide a brief personal statement highlighting any experiences, perspectives, or values that would contribute to the legal team or the profession (no more than 1 page).
• Include a current resume.
• Submit an academic transcript (a candidate’s GPA will not be used as a deciding factor in the application review process).

Requirements

• Duration: 10-week remote internship.
• Program Dates: 6/7/27 – 8/13/27.
• Eligibility: Must have full U.S. work authorization now and in the future.
• This position can earn $48 per hour.

Benefits

• All the other amazing rewards that working at DIRECTV offers.