Legal Intern

DIRECTV; Burlington (VT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECTV invites law students to a 10-week internship with in-house counsel, offering exposure to content distribution, IP, and regulatory matters. Work includes researching, drafting memoranda, and attending depositions or hearings as needed.

Preferred candidates are first-year ABA‑accredited law students with strong judgment and interest in entertainment. Remote with possible in-office options, travel to Los Angeles may occur, compensation $48/hour.

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; interest in the entertainment industry.
• Submit cover letter, personal statement, current resume, and academic transcript.

Responsibilities

• Work on content distribution agreements and related matters.
• Attend depositions and hearings as appropriate.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda across various practice areas.
• Collaborate with the in-house counsel team on entertainment industry issues.

Education

First-year law student at ABA-accredited law school

Job description

At DIRECTV , we’re redefining the future of entertainment. We’re delivering cutting-edge products and services that redefine the future. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we’re revolutionizing the way our customers access content anytime, anywhere. Together, we’re creating the best entertainment and content experience in the world.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

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; and

• 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. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong professional judgement, work ethic, and have a strong interest in the entertainment industry. Candidates interested in applying for this internship should submit:

• A cover letter indicating interest in the entertainment industry (no more than 1 page)

• A brief personal statement highlighting any experiences, perspectives, or values the candidate believes would contribute to the legal team or the profession (no more than 1 page)

• A current resume; and

• An academic transcript (a candidate’s GPA will not be used as a deciding factor in the application review process).

Program Details

• 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, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at DIRECTV offers.

DIRECTV employees are expected to always be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and harassment of any kind (including sexual harassment) will not be tolerated. We remain steadfast in our belief for diversity, equity, and inclusion; therefore, we encourage success based on individual merit and ability without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. DIRECTV celebrates and is enriched by our differences; therefore we fully consider all qualified applicants including, those with a criminal history.