Office of the General Counsel Copyright [For-Credit] Externship - Summer 2027

• Summer 2027 will close on Sunday, October 18th at 11:59pm ET.

• Externs work from May 10, 2027 - August 13, 2027 (dates may be flexible depending on school requirements)

Legal externs are vital contributors to the work of the Office of the General Counsel ("OGC"). The OGC is responsible for providing high-quality, cost-efficient, legal and related services to our NPR clients to achieve its mission of service to the public. NPR is looking for a 2L or 3L who has a strong interest in copyright law, has taken a course in copyright law, and has comprehensive knowledge of basic copyright principles and fair use. The externship will provide an excellent opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the many legal issues involved in fair use analysis, rights management, and the audio licensing process. NPR offers legal externships throughout the year. Course credit may be obtained by arrangement with individual law schools. During the summer, law clerks are expected to work full-time, 40 hours per week for 12 weeks. Fall and Spring externships can be on a part-time schedule (usually 15-20 hours per week) or a full-time schedule. Fall and Spring externships must be for course credit.

The extern will gain practical experience working on issues related to copyright, fair use, and audio licensing, which will include assisting senior counsel with the following tasks:

• Evaluating copyright issues in audio content (and occasional video content).

• Researching copyright issues.

• Making fair use determinations.

• Drafting and/or organizing permissions agreements and otherwise assessing legal aspects of proposed licensing agreements.

• Assisting with Rights Management issues.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

• Fair Use Law experience and/or familiarity.

• Intellectual Property experience and/or familiarity.

• Prior experience with licensing issues is preferred but not required

• Must be a current student in an accredited law degree program.

• Candidates must have taken a course in copyright law or equivalent and be well-versed in the principles of fair use. .

• This is a for-credit or stipend-eligible temporary externship.

• your resume

• your cover letter

• Please make sure you thoroughly explain your interest in and experience with copyright law.

• All applicants must have taken copyright law before the externship begins, and your cover letter must say when and where you took the course.

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Pay Range

$0.01 - $0.01 USD

NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal - to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.