Summer 2027, Remote Internship, Legal

Penguin Random House; New York (NY); Remote; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription drug insurance

Dental

Vision

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible 'S

Health Savings Account

Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life/AD&D Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Repayment Program

Educational Assistance & generous paid

Job summary

Penguin Random House Legal Department offers a Summer 2025 internship for a first-year law student. This remote internship is based in the United States, requiring 28 hours per week and a commitment from June 7th, 2027 to August 12th, 2027.

Interns will gain exposure to defamation, copyright, privacy, trademark, and commercial law and will draft contracts while supporting PRH’s legal team. Compensation is $21 per hour, with panels, networking events, and speaker series guiding the experience.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and in the first year of the program (1L).
• Able to work 28 hours/week throughout the program.
• Available and commit to the program working June 7th, 2027 – August 12th, 2027.
• Must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship program.
• Must be over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Interns will be exposed to a wide range of legal disciplines, including defamation, copyright, right of publicity, privacy, trademark, and commercial law.
• They will conduct legal research, review books for legal concerns, draft contracts, and assist PRH’s legal team in tackling the variety of challenges associated with being the world’s largest publisher of English language books.

Skills

Legal research

Time management

US residency

Program commitment

Education

First-year law student (1L)

Enrolled in accredited law school

Job description

Company Description

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Job Details

Penguin Random House LLC

New York, 1745 Broadway, United States

remote

USD 21 (Hourly)

Penguin Random House offers a 10‑week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity available in our adult, children’s, and corporate divisions. Interns work four days a week (Monday through Thursday). The program is run out of PRH’s New York Headquarters but offers remote flexibility. Compensation is $21 per hour. Interns are exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series.

Summer interns work for 28 hours per week and are paid $21/hour.

Application Deadline: December 11th, 2026, at 11:59pm EST.

Program Dates: June 7th, 2027 – August 12th, 2027.

Job Description

Learn about the world of publishing!

Discover career opportunities with our LEGAL department as a LEGAL INTERN!

Are you a future First Amendment lawyer with a passion for reading? Come discover book law!

The Penguin Random House (PRH) Legal Department is seeking a first-year law student for a Summer 2025 internship. In line with PRH’s mission to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone and increasing opportunities for new attorneys interested in media law, applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Interns will be exposed to a wide range of legal disciplines, including defamation, copyright, right of publicity, privacy, trademark, and commercial law. They will conduct legal research, review books for legal concerns, draft contracts, and assist PRH’s legal team in tackling the variety of challenges associated with being the world’s largest publisher of English language books.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and in the first year of the program (1L)
• Able to work 28 hours/week throughout the program
• Available and commit to the program working June 7th, 2027 – August 12th, 2027
• Must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship program
• Must be over the age of 18

Additional Information

The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. The position is remote and based in the United States for candidates who can work primarily on Eastern Time.

The salary for this position is $21/hour.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance & generous paid time off

EEO and Diversity

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here.

Good Faith Compensation Range

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.