Summer 2027 Extern, Copyright, Office of the General Counsel

Role Summary • A for-credit legal externship, summer 2027, in NPR's Office of the General Counsel — the in-house legal team of the national public radio network — focused on copyright. Law students support senior counsel on copyright questions, deciding when material can be used under fair use, and licensing for audio content. Responsibilities • Evaluate copyright issues in audio and video content and perform legal research. • Make fair use determinations and assist with rights management. • Draft and review permissions agreements and assess proposed legal licensing terms. Required Knowledge & Experience • Degree: Current law student (2L or 3L). • Coursework: Completion of a copyright law course required before start date. • Experience: Fair use, intellectual property, or licensing experience preferred. Work & Eligibility • Dates: May 10 to August 13, 2027 (12 weeks, 40 hours per week). • Credit: Must receive academic course credit or a school-sponsored stipend. Application Process • Submit résumé and cover letter explaining copyright experience and detailing when and where copyright law was taken.