Remote Legal Intern – Summer Program (JD)

NBA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The NBA offers a 2027 Summer Internship program running for 10 weeks from June 7 to August 13, 2027. Interns will work with the Legal department on meetings, research, drafting documents, and providing legal analysis across deal support, IP, litigation, and basketball-related matters.

interns will engage in professional development, community experiences, and learn about the business of basketball while supporting global NBA activities and affiliated leagues.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a JD Program.
• Previous law firm/legal experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent record of academic and professional achievement.
• Outstanding written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with competing demands.
• Strong commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct short-term and long-term research on existing projects within the department.
• Participate in weekly meetings and track action steps and progress of major assignments.
• Provide legal review and advisement on projects related to the media, social responsibility, partnerships, corporate, finance, compliance, and intellectual property of the NBA and its affiliate leagues.
• Assist with drafting youth basketball safety compliance policies and manuals, equity deals, player appearance agreements, data privacy work, etc.

Skills

Strong project management

Microsoft Office

Academic excellence

Written and oral communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced env.

Ethics and compliance

Education

Enrolled in a JD Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The NBA offers a 2027 Summer Internship program running for 10 weeks from June 7 to August 13, 2027. Interns will work with the Legal department on meetings, research, drafting documents, and providing legal analysis across deal support, IP, litigation, and basketball-related matters.

interns will engage in professional development, community experiences, and learn about the business of basketball while supporting global NBA activities and affiliated leagues.