Office of Legal Counsel Intern (71109)

About the role

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt’s campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Description

Pratt Institute’s Office of Legal Affairs Internship/Externship position offers a law school student with a part-time opportunity to gain practical experience in higher education, non-profits, and arts administration. In addition to building their professional skills, the intern will have educational and networking opportunities unique to Pratt Institute. The intern will work closely with Pratt’s in-house attorneys and other experienced professionals. This position is unpaid. Candidates must be eligible to receive academic credit for the internship through their law school and Pratt will assist the intern as reasonably required by their law school in order to secure academic credit for the internship/externship. The intern may work a hybrid schedule but will be expected to be on-campus at least one day per week.

Responsibilities

• Attend webinars and other educational sessions regarding the practice of higher education law
• Review and draft contracts, particularly related to campus facilities and maintenance
• Aid in-house counsel with legal research
• Other tasks as assigned that contribute to the intern’s education and professional growth

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a law school student entering 2L year or above
• Must have completed introductory coursework in contract law
• Must be available to work 8-16 hours a week during semester
• Interest in higher education, arts, and non-profit legal services
• Professional conduct in accordance with Pratt’s values and policies

Benefits

• Mentorship and relationship building for career development
• Praactical experience with in-house legal services
• Academic credit as permitted by intern’s law school

Supplemental Information

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a transcript (official or unofficial).

Please note: We are currently unable to support new H-1b visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.