Legal Internship Agreement

LEGAL INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT

This Legal Internship Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Host Organization Name: with principal place of business at ("Host") and Intern Name: residing at ("Intern"). The Host and Intern are each a "Party" and together the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Host operates a legal practice and provides legal services and educational opportunities, and seeks to provide practical training and supervised work experience to qualifying students and recent graduates; and

WHEREAS, Intern wishes to participate in an internship program to obtain practical legal experience, work under the supervision of Host personnel, and receive evaluation and mentoring pursuant to the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, Host and Intern desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations during the internship term.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. INTERNSHIP TERM AND SCHEDULE

1.1 Term. The internship will commence on and end on unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 8. The term may be extended only by a written amendment signed by both Parties.

1.2 Schedule. Intern is expected to be present for approximately per week on a schedule to be agreed with the Host supervisor subject to reasonable changes due to Host business needs.

2. DUTIES AND SUPERVISION

2.1 Duties. Intern will perform tasks and responsibilities reasonably assigned by Host, which may include legal research, drafting memoranda, document review, client intake under supervision, attendance at hearings and meetings where appropriate, and other related duties consistent with educational objectives. Intern shall perform duties in a professional manner and in compliance with applicable laws and professional standards.

2.2 Supervision. Host will designate a supervisor to provide direction, training, and periodic evaluation. The supervisor's name is and contact phone is .

3. COMPENSATION

3.1 Status. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the internship is unpaid and educational in nature, and Intern is not an employee of Host for wage, tax, or benefits purposes; and/or paid as a stipend. If paid, the stipend amount and payment schedule are set forth below.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

4.1 Confidential Information. Intern will have access to confidential, privileged, and proprietary information of Host and its clients. Intern shall not disclose or use any Confidential Information except as required to perform internship duties for Host. "Confidential Information" includes client communications, case strategy, nonpublic business information, and any information marked or reasonably understood to be confidential.

4.2 Return of Materials. Upon termination or at Host's request, Intern will promptly return all materials containing Confidential Information and will not retain copies.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 Work Product. All reports, memoranda, opinions, drafts, documents, software, and other work product developed by Intern in connection with the internship (collectively, "Work Product") shall be the exclusive property of Host. Intern hereby assigns and agrees to assign to Host all right, title and interest, including copyrights and other intellectual property rights, in and to the Work Product.

5.2 Moral Rights. To the extent permitted by law, Intern waives any moral rights or similar rights in the Work Product and agrees to execute documents necessary to effectuate the assignment.

6. COMPLIANCE AND BACKGROUND

6.1 Policies. Intern agrees to comply with Host's policies relating to client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, professional conduct, and workplace safety. Host may provide a written policies manual which shall be incorporated by reference.

6.2 Background Checks. Host may require background checks, reference checks, or verification of academic status. Intern hereby consents to such checks as necessary and understands that offer or continuation of the internship may be conditioned on satisfactory results. Intern initials consent:

7. TERMINATION

7.1 Termination for Convenience. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon days' written notice to the other Party.

7.2 Termination for Cause. Host may terminate immediately for material breach, violation of confidentiality, misconduct, or failure to perform assigned duties. Termination shall not relieve either Party of obligations incurred prior to termination.

8. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

8.1 Liability. Host will exercise reasonable care in supervising Intern, but Host is not liable for acts or omissions of Intern except to the extent required by law. Intern will be responsible for personal actions that cause loss or damage due to negligence or willful misconduct.

8.2 Insurance. Intern is encouraged to maintain personal health and liability insurance. Host's insurance, if any, shall govern coverage for activities performed within the scope of Host-assigned duties.

9. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by hand, certified mail, or overnight courier, or by email with confirmation of receipt. Notices shall be effective upon receipt.

10. AMENDMENTS, WAIVER, COUNTERPARTS

10.1 Amendments. No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.

10.2 Waiver. Failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right will not operate as a waiver of that right. Any waiver must be in writing.

10.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

11. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

11.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

11.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings and agreements.

11.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect and the unenforceable provision will be replaced by an enforceable provision that most closely reflects the Parties' original intent.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

12.1 Relationship of the Parties. The Parties agree that Intern is an intern and not an employee of Host for purposes of wages, benefits, and taxes, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing. Intern will not have authority to bind Host.

12.2 Remedies. The Parties acknowledge that monetary damages may be inadequate to remedy certain breaches of this Agreement, including unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information or misuse of Work Product, and that injunctive or equitable relief may be appropriate in addition to other remedies.

SIGNATURES

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