Graduate Legal Internship

Embark on a magical 12-month Graduate Internship with The Walt Disney Company! These internships offer the opportunity to work with industry-leading legal experts, gaining practical experience within a globally recognised organization while building a strong foundation for a future legal career. We have multiple internships available across different lines of business and offices. By applying for this opportunity, you will be considered for one of the following areas. If you have a particular preference, please note this in your cover letter.

Values: You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values – acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

• Disney+ Legal & Technology Team Based in London, Hammersmith. You’ll have the opportunity to work within the Disney+ Legal & Technology Team, leading on all Disney+ product matters, regulatory & consumer law, AI & technology matters, compliance and Disney+ content licensing across EMEA. This placement will also work on general commercial agreements assisting the Strategic Sourcing, Facilities and HR teams with vendor and other services agreements. This internship would suit those with a keen interest in systems and process improvement in relation to legal information management.
• Searchlight Pictures Studio Production Based in London, Covent Garden. You will be an essential part of the UK based legal team producing Searchlight’s theatrical pictures, the role provides legal support at all stages of film production, from early development through to the hands-on production and publicity surrounding release. Given the close working relationship with teams in the Burbank, California office, please be aware that this role can occasionally require calls outside standard working hours. This internship would suit those with an interest in film production and media law, who are comfortable collaborating with international teams.
• Disney Consumer Products Based in London, Hammersmith. Bring the Disney Experience of our beloved brands and franchises to life through innovative retail experiences, licensing, publishing and product development. You will support the legal group who has a critical role in enabling these experiences, advising on commercial agreements, intellectual property, brand protection and regulatory matters, while working closely with internal stakeholders to support business growth globally. This internship would suit those with an interest in commercial and intellectual property law and working in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Studio and Direct-to-Consumer Based in London, Hammersmith. This team focuses on bringing world class storytelling to audiences through theatrical releases and global streaming platforms. Spanning film production, content distribution and digital streaming, the legal team will support this team across the end-to-end content lifecycle gaining hands-on exposure to in-house media law. This internship would suit those with an interest in media and entertainment law.
• Disney Destinations Based in London, Hammersmith Grove. This team supports the sales and marketing businesses for Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and National Geographic Expeditions across the Europe, Middle East and African (EMEA) region. The legal team will provide valuable insight in supporting complex international travel offerings, protecting guests and ensuring the business operates responsibly and commercially. The internship would suit those with an interest in commercial, consumer, new technologies, competition law as well as travel regulations.

Internship Responsibilities

• Develop core legal skills through drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and support compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Gain exposure to contract management and legal operations.
• Work collaboratively with legal teams and business stakeholders across the organisation.
• Build practical, in-house legal experience within a globally recognised company.

Eligibility

• Must be a law graduate or have completed the GDL.
• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place for the full duration of the internship.
• Must be available to start in August or September 2026.
• Must demonstrate a real passion for a career in the legal profession; this opportunity will suit someone who has recently graduated and is looking to gain professional experience ahead of completing the SQE in the UK.

Requirements

• A strong interest in a future career in the legal profession.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Available to start in August or September 2026.

Benefits

• Develop your workplace skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future legal career.
• Opportunity for ownership of legal projects.
• Operational and administrative skills development.
• Training and mentorship from an experienced in-house legal team who work across multiple lines of business.
• Constructive on-the-job training as well as company-wide learning and development initiatives.
• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment and the opportunity to find creative and new solutions to support the in-house legal team to deliver the best support across multiple lines of Disney business.
• Take on real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team.
• Have the support and network of a large community of interns.
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, DisneyMosaic, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group – ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
• Annual salary of £30,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) which will be pro-rated.
• Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.