Legal Services Intern - Spring 2026

OVERVIEW:

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis seeks a highly motivated Legal Services Intern. The Legal Intern will work closely with the General Counsel on a variety of projects related to museum legal matters. This role provides exposure to real-world legal work in a nonprofit environment and offers practical experience in drafting and reviewing documents, conducting research, and supporting organizational compliance needs.

 

The Children’s Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. We cannot transform the lives of children and families unless we embrace all families. Together we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates differences. 

 

POTENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Draft and review legal documents, including contracts and transaction documents.
2. Perform citation checks, proofread others’ work, and assist with updating legal form documents.
3. Conduct legal research; gather and analyze statutes, court decisions, and legal articles; and apply findings to issues including intellectual property and employment.
4. Organize and maintain files and assist with updating the contract review database.
5. Assist in preparing PowerPoint presentations on legal topics.
6. Compose correspondence and reports for internal staff and assist with mailings to external parties.
7. Liaise with various museum departments to collect contracts, information, and data.
8. Provide occasional administrative support to the General Counsel, including scanning and filing.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Jr or above standing and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (relevant fields include but are not limited to: Legal Studies, Political Science, History, Business, English, etc.).
2. Be available to work at least 15 hours per week.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
4. Have excellent writing skills and provide a writing sample as part of your application.
5. Interact with visitors and co-workers in a supportive, positive, and friendly manner.
6. Maintain behavior patterns acceptable to co-workers and the general museum culture.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time