Summer 2027 Internship Program – Legal Intern

Job Description:

Summer 2027 Internship – Legal / Media Law and First Amendment Intern

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, as internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

AMER Internship Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027
(You must be available to work full-time, in-office during this period.)

About Our Internship Program:
Dow Jones Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience designed to give students real exposure to how . Our interns work on meaningful projects alongside our teams, gaining hands-on skills that make an impact on the business.

We believe the best way to learn is by doing — that’s why you’ll be paired with a mentor, connected with senior leaders, and included in professional development sessions. You’ll also join a diverse global intern community, sharing experiences and building networks that last beyond the program.
Our goal is to provide a supportive, engaging, and fun environment where your work feels valued and your growth comes first. Check out our Dow Jones Internship Program page to learn more and hear directly from past interns about their journeys. At Dow Jones, you’ll have the chance to start your career in an environment where collaboration, trust, and impact come first.

About the Role
Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is soliciting applications for its Media Law and First Amendment Internship. The position is hybrid and you will join Dow Jones’ legal department in its New York City offices for ten weeks in the summer of 2027.

Working primarily with Dow Jones’ litigation and press attorneys, you will focus on matters affecting publication, access to information, newsgathering, and domestic and international free-speech laws.

This role is a hybrid, based in our NYC office.

You Will
-Conduct research
-Draft memoranda
-Help resolve the daily issues that arise in publishing The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Barron’s, and other publications
-Be exposed to matters involving business transactions, labor and employment law, intellectual property, and other issues

You Have
-One or two years of law school completed (are a first or second-year law student)
-Demonstrated interest in and commitment to media law and a free press

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Legal

Job Category:

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: -

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About Us

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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