Interested in working in the art law field? Center for Art Law welcomes applications for internships and post-graduate fellowships at our offices in DUMBO (Brooklyn, NY).
Last updated: July 7, 2022.
Details
- The Fellowship Program usually lasts 6-12 months, is open to recent graduates (J.D. preferred), and Fellows receive an honorarium. We offer the Judith Bresler Fellowship or a general fellowship with flexible length, responsibilities, and commitment.
- The Internship Program 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 and interns receive a small stipend.
- Interns and fellows all work under the supervision of the Managing Director and Executive Director.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internship and Fellowship Programs are proceeding remotely until further notice.
Duties Include:
- Researching, writing, and editing articles for the Center’s blog;
- Reviewing and summarizing news and legal documents, including court filings, decisions, 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’ Immigration Clinic, and Art & Law Workshops;
- Responding to inquiries and providing research and general assistance;
- Assisting with fundraising, development, and outreach efforts, including social media, reports, and correspondence.
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;
- 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.
Application Instructions
Please submit your applications using the form provided below. Note that applications sent outside of the applicable deadlines will not be considered.
Any questions can be directed to artlawteam@itsartlaw.org. No phone calls.
Deadlines
Fall 2022 Application Period: April 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022.
Spring 2023 Application Period: August 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022.
Summer 2023 Application Period: December 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023.
Due to a great number of interested candidates, priority may be given to applications received early. The application period for the Summer 2022 session is closed.
