Description:

NAME AND ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER:

Law Offices of Vinca Jarrett and Associates
304 Newbury Street #463
Boston, MA 02115 USA

CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Vinca Jarrett
intern@vincajarrett.com
617-277-6772

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Law Offices of Vinca Jarrett & Associates, is a full service legal practice with foremost experience in entertainment law for the film, television and music industries. The Law Offices of Vinca Jarrett and Associates was founded by Vinca Jarrett in 2002, bringing more than 15 years of professional experience to its practice areas. The Firm is dedicated to providing worldwide clients with the highest quality legal representation and a high level of personal attention on a cost-effective basis. We achieve that goal by combining the sophistication of a large firm practice with the flexibility and responsiveness of a boutique law firm.

Our global clients are varied, from individuals requiring general legal assistance, to start-up companies and film and music producers needing everything from contracts to incorporation.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
We are currently looking for candidates for the Winter/Spring 2013 internship program at the firm. Internships are unpaid, but students get invaluable experience in the entertainment business. Students that require credit for internships must apply for credit and get application information prior to applying.

**FOR UNDERGRADUATES ONLY!**
Undergraduates:
Undergraduate Students will be reading and marketing screenplays, preparing attorneys for film festivals, communicating with clients, drafting invoices, and doing general administrative work. Applicants with a strong communication, theater arts, or media major preferred and all students will need experience with computers (Word, Excel, Html). Strong writing and organizational skills are a must.

HOURS: During the semester, when a student enrolled in classes, 10 hours are required, which may be divided into 1 or 2 days as the students schedule allows. If a student is also getting credit for participating, all paperwork must be completed prior to beginning the internship by that student, and the hours required by the school must be fulfilled (if more than 10 hours).

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
Students from all different backgrounds and levels of experience will be considered for the position. Students who are interested should submit the following by e-mail attachment or hard copies by mail to for the firm to review:
Resume, cover letter, and three references.

**FOR LAW STUDENTS ONLY!**
Law Students
Internships for Law Students will be focused on drafting contracts and corporate work and film production deals primarily for the entertainment industry (film, television, music). They will also learn how to create retainer agreements and invoices for clients. Production legal work is a mainstay of our practice and all students will have a chance to participate, interacting with film industry and music clients regularly. Strong writing, drafting, researching and attention to detail is a must.

HOURS: During the semester, when a student enrolled in classes, 15 hours are required, which may be divided into 2 or 3 days as the students schedule allows. If a student is also getting credit for participating, all paperwork must be completed prior to beginning the internship by that student, and the hours required by the school must be fulfilled (if more than 15 hours, e.g., at B.C.).

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
Students from all different backgrounds and levels of experience will be considered for the position. Students who are interested should submit the following by e-mail attachment or hard copies by mail to for the firm to review:
Resume, cover letter, three references, and a writing sample.

PAY: There are no paid internships at the firm, but the firm will work with all students and their schools to obtain credit wherever possible. Forms for credit programs and permission to participate from your school must be obtained prior to interviewing, and students should be prepared to disclose fully the rules and oversight required by the firm to maintain the credit program, including the name and number of any supervisor for the internship program for that student.

Hours:

10-15

Length/Availability:

January-April

Start Date:

Week of January 7

End Date:

, Last Week of April

Tags:

Entertainment  Law  Film  Media 

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