The Fowlkes Firm is an internationally recognized entertainment law firm that provides legal advice to some of the most innovative creatives and emerging companies in the arts, entertainment, digital media, tech, sports and fashion industries. The firm prides itself on creating a culture that aids in facilitating a creative ecosystem that will allow for more ownership and freedom for artists, athletes, creators and companies in the ever-changing entertainment landscape.

The firm’s clients include artists, musicians, athletes, producers and creative companies that have amassed millions of streams, RIAA certifications and press from the likes of Forbes, Rolling Stone, Business Insider, ESPN, Billboard and more.

Program:

The summer program covers a minimum of 10 weeks, from June 2022 to August 2022. Interns will be required to work approximately 30 hours per week. Associates will be paid a monthly stipend. Neither housing nor relocation assistance is provided for Summer Associate Participants. Applications must be submitted no later than February 22, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST.

Candidates must have solid law school and undergraduate academic credentials. Candidates should have demonstrated connections or interest in starting their legal career in the New York, NY area.

To apply, please submit your resume, law school transcript and writing sample to thefowlkesfirm@gmail.com. Cover letters are optional. Applications that do not include all required documents will not be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal research assistance in various areas of the media and entertainment industry, including contract interpretation, claims, and intellectual property issues Review and analysis of contract terms to assist transactional attorneys with drafting

• Assist attorneys to draft standard agreements with an emphasis on entertainment and intellectual property law.

• Assist in development and updating of standard agreements, forms, and procedures.

• Summarize contract terms for entry into the worldwide legal database.

• Review checklist procedures for all contracts and standard templates. •

• Review and organization of legal contract database and assist in development of legal procedure manual.

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience at other leagues or teams, or in entertainment media a plus

• Law students finishing their 1st year or 2nd year of law school

• Very strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects

• Some prior internship and/or work experience is preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Demonstrated interest in working in entertainment law

• Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations before the start of the internship.