Internship and
Fellowship Programs
Interested in interning with us at the Center for Art Law? We welcome applications for internships and graduate fellowships at our offices in DUMBO-Brooklyn (NY), Zürich (CH) and/or online.
Last updated: January 30, 2024.
Details
- The Fellowship Program (6-12 months-appointment) is open to recent graduates (relevant graduate degrees, J.D. preferred).
- NOTE: We offer the Judith Bresler Fellowship (paid) and/or a general fellowship (unpaid) with flexible length, responsibilities, and commitment.
- The Internship Program usually lasts 3-4 months. It is open to students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Juris Doctor. Fall and Spring positions are part-time and may be eligible for school credit.
- Summer positions are full-time; US-based interns receive a small stipend*.
- Interns and fellows all work under the supervision of the Managing Director, Director of Legal Research and/or members of the Center’s Directorial Boards.
*Students may be eligible for funding from their home institutions. Organizations wishing to sponsor the summer intern fund should contact us directly.
Duties Include
- Researching, writing, and editing articles for the Center’s blog;
- Reviewing and summarizing news and legal documents, including court filings, decisions, publications and correspondence;
- Compiling and maintaining art law resources;
- Attending and reporting on court hearings, conferences, and networking events;
- Planning and participating in educational programs, including Art Law Lunch Talks, Visual Artists Legal Clinic, and Art & Law Workshops;
- Responding to inquiries and providing research and general assistance;
- Producing monthly newsletters and updating Center’s social media and website;
- Assisting with fundraising, development, and outreach efforts, including social media, reports, and correspondence.
Select Qualifications
- Current college senior, college graduate, or graduate student, in law, art history, journalism, or
related fields; - Familiarity and interest in the arts, the art world, business, and law;
- Software and computer skills including WordPress, Mailchimp. Bloomerang, etc.;
- Strong communication, research, and writing skills;
- Ability to take initiative, to follow through on assigned tasks, and to work both independently and
with peers; - Experience in fundraising, arts administration, and/or event planning a plus;
- Demonstrated interest in the work of the Center, including but not limited to attending events and subscribing to our newsletters.
Application Instructions
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and transcripts as one single PDF document to ONLINE.
- If you have any questions, your email subject should indicate the type of position sought, the time period, and your name (e.g. Internship Fall 2024 | Jane Doe).
- No phone calls.
- We regret not being able to review submissions sent outside the specific Application Period.
Deadlines
Fall 2024 Application Period: May. 10, 2024 – May. 31, 2024
Spring 2025 Application Period: Nov. 1, 2024 – Nov. 20, 2024
Summer 2025 Application Period: Jan. 10, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2025
Due to a great number of interested candidates, priority may be given to applications received early. The application period for the SUMMER 2024 session is CLOSED and new submissions for the Summer term will not be considered.