LA28 Summer Internship - 2026 (Legal)

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

2026 Summer Internship Program - Legal

The 2026 LA28 Legal Internship Program offers law students the opportunity to contribute hands-on, meaningful work to critical planning efforts for the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Legal Interns will be embedded within the Legal team and support a wide range of projects that enable LA28’s operations across the organization.

This internship is intended for students currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school as rising 2Ls or rising 3Ls. Interns will support day-to-day legal work and longer-term projects, gaining exposure to the practical legal considerations involved in delivering an Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This is a paid, 8-week program, with interns working 30 hours per week, fully in person at our Los Angeles Headquarters, from June 15 through August 7, 2026.

The LA28 Legal team supports every functional area across the organization, including external affairs, finance, human resources, Games planning and delivery, technology, and commercial partnerships. The Legal Intern will work across a variety of matters and gain exposure to multiple areas of practice while developing practical legal skills to support professional growth.

The Legal team is comprised of three primary pods—Commercial & Sales, Games Delivery & Planning, and Business Operations Services & Sourcing—and the Legal Intern may contribute to projects across all three.

The deadline to apply for the 2026 LA28 Legal Internship Program is Wednesday, February 11th, at 11:59 PM PST, or until we have reached the maximum number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft a variety of contracts, including athlete/influencer engagements, non-disclosure agreements, technology solutions, and creative services agreements
• Participate in working groups and discussions with the Legal team and cross-functionally
• Support key projects related to intellectual property, including management of LA28 trademarks and logos
• Draft intellectual property compliance guides
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft legal memoranda and summaries

Expectations:

• Working understanding of basic legal and business transactional principles
• Ability to manage deadline-driven work with strong project and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong research, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing legal documents, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with internal colleagues and external partners
• Sound judgment, including knowing when to escalate issues
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose alternative solutions
• Ability to synthesize complex or conflicting information to resolve issues effectively
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and ability to work independently when needed
• High standards of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and client-service orientation
• Experience in sports or live events is a plus, but not required

Education:

• Undergraduate degree required. 
• Must be currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school and have completed at least one academic year of law school by the time the internship program starts (rising 2L or 3L). 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

•  Ability to work in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA. 
• Must be able to work the full 8-week duration of the internship from June 15 – August 7, 30 hours a week 
• The majority of work may be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.   
• Ability to read, review, and analyze documents in electronic and printed formats. 
• May have occasional travel to venue sites or external events 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
• May need to work some non-traditional work hours for specific events, such as evenings or weekends (will be communicated well in advance) 
• May require lifting and transporting materials, such as documents, technology equipment, or event-related supplies (up to 25 lbs).

Interns can expect an hourly rate of $18.00 per hour and will be scheduled to work a 30-hour week. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law. 

The deadline to apply for the 2026 LA28 Legal Internship Program is Wednesday, February 11th, at 11:59 PM PST, or until we have reached the maximum number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.