Summer 2027 Internship Program – Legal Intern

Dow Jones; New York; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones in New York, NY is seeking a legal intern for a 10-week summer program. You will join the legal department full-time, June to August, and work on commercial transactions including advertising, and labor and employment, privacy and compliance matters, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel.

This role is based in NYC with a hybrid work setup. You will have opportunities to draft and review contracts, attend client meetings, and gain exposure to senior lawyers through mentorship and

Qualifications

• One or two years of law school completed (1L/2L)
• Superb interpersonal, presentation and written skills
• Ability to prioritize, manage and execute tasks while following critical timelines
• Demonstrated interest in commercial transactional law in advertising/media space

Responsibilities

• Research
• Draft and review commercial contracts
• Draft memoranda
• Work on special projects for the legal department
• Attend client meetings and negotiations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Written communication

Time management

Contract drafting interest

Commercial transactions interest

Education

Law school standing (1L/2L)

Job description

Job Description: Summer 2027 Internship – Legal Intern Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

AMER Internship Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027 (You must be available to work full-time, in-office during this period.)

About Our Internship Program: Dow Jones Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience designed to give students real exposure to how . Our interns work on meaningful projects alongside our teams, gaining hands‑on skills that make an impact on the business. We believe the best way to learn is by doing — that’s why you’ll be paired with a mentor, connected with senior leaders, and included in professional development sessions. You’ll also join a diverse global intern community, sharing experiences and building networks that last beyond the program. Our goal is to provide a supportive, engaging, and fun environment where your work feels valued and your growth comes first. Check out our Dow Jones Internship Program page to learn more and hear directly from past interns about their journeys. At Dow Jones, you’ll have the chance to start your career in an environment where collaboration, trust, and impact come first.

About the Role Dow Jones & Company is looking for a legal intern to join our NYC team. You will join Dow Jones' legal department full-time for ten weeks in the summer of 2026. You will work with lawyers in the department on commercial transactions, including advertising, and labor and employment, privacy and compliance matters. You will report to the Assistant General Counsel. This role is a hybrid, based in our New York, NY office.

You Will -Research -Draft and review commercial contracts -Draft memoranda -Work on special projects for the legal department -Have opportunities to attend client meetings and negotiations

You Have -One or two years of law school completed (are a first or second-year law student) -Superb interpersonal, presentation and written skills -Ability to prioritize, manage and execute tasks, while following critical project timelines -A demonstrated interest in commercial transactional law in the advertising and media space

Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Legal Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial Union Status: Non-Union role Base Pay Range: - We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).