Closing Date: 13th November, 2026

Description:

SHEPPARD is seeking a 2L, 3L or LL.M. law student to work with the Entertainment, Technology and Advertising (ETA) Practice Group in Century City, as an intern during the spring semester of 2027. 

Sheppard was founded in Los Angeles in 1927 and currently has more than 1,100 attorneys practicing in 12 offices in the United States and four offices abroad. Sheppard's Century City office currently has over 100 attorneys who practice in a variety of areas including Entertainment, Technology and Advertising, Business Litigation, Corporate Transactions and Securities, Labor & Employment and more.

The ETA Internship provides real world experience and exposure to the international multi-disciplinary practice of entertainment law. As part of the ETA team, the student will receive valuable hands-on exposure and working knowledge while completing challenging objectives. The student will work directly with attorneys on legal matters and participate in training programs that take place during their period of employment. Assignments will provide interns with a greater understanding and appreciation of the role of a lawyer in complex matters both from a business and an advisory perspective.

Requirements:
Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
  • 2L, 3L or LL.M. law student at an accredited ABA law school;
  • Must be in good academic standing;
  • Legal entertainment or media internship experience;
  • Success in entertainment or contract law classes;
  • Availability to be in office in Century City approximately 20 hours per week;
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects, shifting deadlines and priorities;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; and
  • Facility using AI tools, including without limitation legal AI tools (e.g., Legora).

Application Process:
The compensation for this position is $25 per hour. 

The application deadline is Friday, November 13, 2026.  

This internship will run the course of the Spring Semester, from January to early May (exact dates TBD).

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript via our career/application portal (no direct emails will be accepted). 

Please visit our website to apply:  www.sheppard.com.

For questions, please contact Lauren Crawford, Legal Recruiting Assistant, at lcrawford@sheppard.com