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Nike Legal Juris Doctorate Internship

  • Full Time Internship
  • Beaverton, O.R
  • Applications have closed

Website NIKE

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world‡s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it‡s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Like any winning team, NIKE‡s Legal department depends on a diverse set of skills to operate at peak performance. Those skills span many fields across the Legal function, enabling our business to deliver exceptional experiences and services at NIKE locations around the world.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Our highly competitive legal internship program offers current first year, 1L, law school students the rare opportunity to gain real world experience in all areas of the law within NIKE‡s global Legal department based at our World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Our expert legal practice groups function in particular areas of the law, including brand communications, corporate governance and securities, brand protection, intellectual property, sports marketing, business transactions, employment/immigration, real estate, and litigation.
WHAT YOU‡LL EXPERIENCE: 
As an intern you will assist NIKE in-house lawyers and legal teams on a wide range of complex legal issues. You will gain hands-on experience in the structuring, drafting, and implementing of business transactions. You will participate in the broader NIKE, Inc. internship program, which enables networking opportunities and broader exposure to other aspects of NIKE as a company. You will also participate in the broader NIKE, Inc. internship program, which enables networking opportunities and broader exposure to other aspects of Nike as a company.
Curious to know what it‡s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video
This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR.  Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on came:
Qualifications:
Enrolled Law School student, 1L, with an expected graduation date of December 2025 or Spring 2026
0-3 years work experience preferred
Cover Letter required

Skills: 
Excellent oral communication and writing skills
Proven ability to multi-task and balance multiple priorities under tight timelines
Entrepreneurial; eager to learn, team player, comfortable seeking out assignments
Demonstrated leadership, business experience, or other unique qualifications or skills may also be considered
Passion for sport and NIKE Brand
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.