Whitney Museum Legal Internship-PAID

Description

The Whitney Museum Legal Internship is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited J.D. program (1L, 2L, or 3L) with a demonstrated interest in art law, nonprofit law, or related fields. Coursework or experience in intellectual property, contracts, nonprofit law, employment law, or arts administration is preferred and and interest in visual arts, art history, or museums is desirable. To be considered for this role, you must possess strong legal research, writing, interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills. Additionally, you should have familiarity with legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar). As an intern, you will support the Whitney’s mission by ensuring the museum’s legal and operational frameworks enable it to collect, exhibit, and preserve American art for the public. The program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series and is offered in New York, NY, during the fall.