Legal Intern - Summer 2026

Sporting Kansas City's Law Intern

Sporting Kansas City's law intern will hold a temporary academic internship within our legal department, with an emphasis on legal support and professional development in sports and entertainment law. This role is offered unpaid, intended for students seeking school credit, and includes direct exposure to legal operations, compliance, contract review, and day-to-day legal processes within a professional sports organization.

Essential functions include assisting the legal team with drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence; conducting legal research on employment law, compliance, intellectual property, sponsorships, and league regulations; supporting maintenance of legal files and contract databases; observing and as appropriate supporting negotiations, risk assessments, or compliance-related meetings; providing administrative assistance, including organizing documents and updating legal records; attending and contributing to internal legal meetings and briefings; and performing additional legal or project-based tasks as assigned.

Personal attributes include strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills; the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and exercise independent judgment; discretion, attention to detail, and professionalism in handling sensitive legal matters; a self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative attitude; and interest in sports law, governance, and professional sports operations.

Skills and experience include currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school (1L, 2L, or 3L); eligible to earn academic credit for the internship; coursework or demonstrated interest in contract law, compliance, or related legal disciplines; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and familiarity with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis) preferred.

Additional requirements include an unpaid position; can be taken for school credit; flexible schedule to accommodate law school course load; on-site presence required at Sporting Kansas City front office; some remote work may be accommodated; and must uphold Sporting Kansas City's standards of professionalism and confidentiality.