Website Whitney Museum of American Art
Summary
The Whitney seeks a Legal Intern for the Fall 2026 semester.
The Legal Intern will support the Whitney Museum’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) in providing legal services across the institution. The legal intern will Report to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.
This role supports the Whitney’s mission by ensuring the Museum’s legal and operational frameworks enable it to collect, exhibit, and preserve American art for the public. The internship is designed for a law student seeking practical legal experience in the nonprofit arts sector.
Key Details
Compensation: $3,000 stipend
Term: Fall 2026 (September 15 – December 5, 2026)
Schedule: PT (16–21 hours/week)
Format: The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work.
Deadline: 08/14/2026 (*all applicants will be considered on a rolling basis)
Eligibility
Skills & Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited J.D. program (1L, 2L, or 3L)
- Preference for second- or third-year law students
- Demonstrated interest in art law, nonprofit law, or related fields preferred
- Coursework or experience in intellectual property, contracts, nonprofit law, employment law, or arts administration preferred
- Interest in visual arts, art history, or museums desirable
- Prior legal internship or research experience is a plus
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Familiarity with legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar)
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Interest in art and culture is highly valued
About
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States.
Return to search
To apply for this job please visit jobs.whitney.org.