Advancement Summer Internship Program - Legal Intern

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) is currently providing opportunities for full-time paid summer internships. UICA encourages students from all backgrounds to explore careers in nonprofit settings, promote engagement with the University of Iowa, support and advance the university and its programs through meaningful pre-professional opportunities, and support potential graduates to obtain roles within our organization.

The UICA will provide 9 intern opportunities that provide 10 weeks of work experience, June 2 - August 6. Interns will earn $18/hour and will be provided with the flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired. Up to five unpaid vacation days will be available throughout the internship program if desired. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns are expected to give a final presentation highlighting their experience and projects they have worked on. Housing and benefits are not available as part of the intern experience and interns must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.

As the Legal Intern, you will support the University of Iowa Center for Advancement's legal department by contributing to a variety of legal, compliance, governance, and operational initiatives. Your work will help advance important projects that support the organization's mission while providing additional capacity for legal research, policy review, contract support, and compliance-related work. This internship will provide hands-on experience across a broad range of legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations, exposure to the practice of in-house counsel, and opportunities to learn how legal guidance supports fundraising, engagement, and mission-driven decision-making. Through meaningful projects and mentorship from experienced professionals, you will gain valuable insight into nonprofit law and the role of legal counsel within a complex organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Research topics related to nonprofit law, tax-exempt organizations, charitable giving, governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance and assist with related projects.

• Assist with reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing contracts, policies, regulations, and legal guidance.

• Assist with special projects designed to improve the legal department's efficiency, organization, and service to internal clients.

• Participate in meetings with attorneys and organizational partners to observe how legal advice informs business and mission-based decisions.

• Perform other legal and administrative duties under attorney supervision.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least one year of law school by the start of the internship.

• Open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027

• Must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.

*2027 UICA internship opportunity applications will remain open UNTIL 4:00pm CDT, Wednesday, November 18th, 2026