The U.S. Copyright Office administers the copyright law, providing technical advice and assistance to Congress on domestic and international intellectual property matters and proposed changes in U.S. copyright law. The Office assists in the drafting of legislation and legislative reports, and prepares studies for Congress. The Copyright Office creates and maintains a public record through registration of claims and recordation of documents, conducts rulemakings, and issues regulations under the copyright law. The Office also administers the various statutory licenses and reviews the legal determinations of the Copyright Royalty Board, “the independent unit within the Library of Congress responsible for setting rates for the statutory licenses and distributing the royalty fees collected by the Office under three of these licenses.Under this program, second year, third year and graduate law students may apply for work experience in the Office of the Copyright General Counsel on a volunteer basis. Under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel and a principal mentor, the student gains experience related to the administrative, regulatory and other legal work performed in the Office of the Copyright General Counsel.

Volunteer internship opportunities may last from one semester, including the summer semester, to one year, according to the needs and schedule of the participant and the supervisor. Interns generally work on specific projects supplementing but not replacing the work of regular staff.

If you are accepted, you will participate in this program for 1 - 2 semester(s)

Application Dates:
Applications are accepted at any time.

Stipend/Compensation:
None

Citizenship Requirements:
US Citizenship Not Required.

Contact & Application Information:
Name: Tanya Sandros
Phone: 202-707-8380
Fax: 202-707-8366
Email: interns@loc.gov