Life Sciences Legal & Policy Intern

Libris Innovations; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) seeks a Legal Intern for its May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027 program. The internship supports research-related legal and compliance work in a mission-driven environment, with a 35-hour weekly schedule and a $9,650 stipend disbursed bi-weekly.

Applicants should be Indiana-educated, pursuing law-related studies or life sciences, and capable of clear written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an Indiana university undergraduate and/or graduate program OR having graduated from an Indiana High School.
• Degree in pre-law, legal studies, public policy, biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field or a law student with interest in life sciences.
• Interest in law as it relates to biomedical research, healthcare, or regulated scientific environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize information clearly.
• Basic research and analytical skills; willingness to learn legal and regulatory concepts.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); willingness to learn document management systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with legal, compliance, and research staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic legal and regulatory research and summarize findings.
• Help organize and track research-related agreements, such as NDAs and collaboration agreements.
• Support compliance documentation, records, and internal reviews.
• Prepare meeting materials, legal files, and project notes.
• Learn about legal topics related to research partnerships, intellectual property, and institutional policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research and analysis

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn document mgmt

Education

Indiana university student or Indiana HS graduate

Pre-law / legal studies / public policy / biology / chemistry / biotechnology

Law student with life sciences interest

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) seeks a Legal Intern for its May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027 program. The internship supports research-related legal and compliance work in a mission-driven environment, with a 35-hour weekly schedule and a $9,650 stipend disbursed bi-weekly.

Applicants should be Indiana-educated, pursuing law-related studies or life sciences, and capable of clear written/verbal communication.