Important Dates
Aug. 12, 2025: Application opens (8 a.m. ET)
Sept. 12, 2025: Application closes (5 p.m. ET)
Dec. 2025: Candidate selection and notification
June 15 – May 28, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
The NCAA office of legal affairs provides legal counsel to the Association, its governance committees and national office staff — advising on contract negotiation, policy drafting, rule-making and other requests for legal advice while also managing outside counsel and directing legal strategy. The legal affairs intern supports the office’s full range of service offerings across a broad set of subject matters, including contracts, subpoenas, discovery, regulatory matters, intellectual property enforcement and data privacy. This is a truly versatile role that builds bandwidth across multiple legal disciplines, providing exposure to the kinds of issues handled by the NCAA’s general counsel and associate general counsel.
College graduates with a bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution who are interested in legal affairs, regulatory compliance, contract administration or collegiate athletics governance.
A full-time, in-person internship at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, supporting the legal affairs staff across a broad range of legal and regulatory matters impacting the Association.
A yearlong program running June 15, 2026 through May 28, 2027. Relocation to Indianapolis is required.
Interns are paid hourly at a rate that equates to $33,000 annualized and receive full benefits. Applicants should plan for their own relocation costs to Indianapolis.
Why Participate?
Analyze legal and regulatory issues impacting the NCAA, member institutions and college athletics through real-world legal assignments.
Support the NCAA office of legal affairs in matters involving contracts, subpoenas, discovery, intellectual property and data privacy.
Develop practical legal, analytical and communication skills through exposure to a broad range of legal disciplines and Association operations.
Connect with NCAA attorneys, national office staff and external partners while gaining experience within a national governing body for college sports.
Through hands-on experience across multiple areas of legal practice, interns gain a national-office perspective on how legal strategy, governance and regulatory compliance shape intercollegiate athletics.
Eligibility
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- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution by the internship start date
- No prior experience as an NCAA national office intern or employee
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (international students may apply through Optional Practical Training for F-1 students)
- Interest in legal affairs, regulatory compliance or collegiate athletics governance
- Strong communication, analytical, research and organizational skills
- Prior legal experience or current enrollment in a law degree program is preferred
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