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If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading publisher where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life, ABRAMS may be the perfect place to start your career journey. As the first U.S. publisher dedicated to art and illustrated books—and an industry leader in visual and narrative publishing—ABRAMS is seeking a Legal Intern to join our Legal team as part of our Summer Internship Program commencing on June 2, 2026.
Over the course of this immersive, unpaid program (offered for academic credit only), interns will gain meaningful insight into the world of book publishing while contributing to real projects that drive our business forward. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills in your area of interest, and participate in opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the publishing industry. Our goal is to help prepare the next generation of publishing talent while fostering a passion for books, art, and culture.
Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates.
What you’d be doing:
- Support the Legal Department with administrative and organizational tasks related to publishing contracts and rights management.
- Learn and assist with TMM (Title Management System) processes, including best practices for maintaining title records and contract documentation.
- Assist with a backlist contract audit, reviewing file naming conventions, rights information, and royalty data.
- Help organize and maintain permissions and contract folders to ensure consistent document management practices.
- Gain exposure to publishing contracts and legal language used in the book publishing industry.
- Learn the copyright registration process and assist with preparing and mailing materials to the Library of Congress.
- Support the Legal team with additional administrative projects, including maintaining records and preparing internal communications.
- Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during this internship experience for academic credit
- Gaining hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product
- Supporting research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within your assigned department
- Contributing ideas and providing creative input on department projects
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about various areas of the publishing business
- Participating in workshops and discussions designed to deepen your understanding of publishing trends and processes
- Receiving coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong interest in publishing, law, intellectual property, or rights management
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Is comfortable working with data, records, and document management systems
- Can manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable learning new systems
Internship Details:
- Compensation: For credit only; must be enrolled in a college program offering internship credit.
- Location: New York, NY, and follows a hybrid schedule, working 15 hours per week
- Duration: June 2, 2026 - August 14, 2026
About ABRAMS
Founded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works. Today, ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categories—including art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular culture—as well as award-winning children’s and young adult titles under imprints such as Abrams Books for Young Readers, Amulet Books, and Abrams Appleseed.
Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons. Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world.
ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster. Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children’s publishing. Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.
At ABRAMS, creativity, integrity, and collaboration are the foundation of everything we do. If you’re inspired by books that make a difference and want to be part of a team that values art, impact, and inclusion, we invite you to join us. Learn more at abramsbooks.com.
