Disney Lawyers in Film Training (D-LIFT) Program 2024 in Burbank, CA
Disney Lawyers in Film Training (D-LIFT) Program 2024 - The Walt Disney Company - Burbank, CA - work from home job
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Job description: Job Posting Title: Disney Lawyers in Film Training (D-LIFT) Program 2024
Req ID: 10055135
Job Description:
The Studio Legal Affairs Disney Lawyers in Film Training (D-LIFT) Program provides recent law school graduates with an opportunity to be mentored by Studio Content attorneys, participate in business and leadership development training, and get hands-on experience on legal matters arising during the course of motion picture development and production with Walt Disney Pictures and 20th Century Studios for theatrical and streaming content, and other original content in support of various studio initiatives.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
June 2024 - August 2024:
Participants are engaged on a part-time basis, working remotely 3-4 hours per week, primarily participating in studio immersion sessions and mentoring while preparing to take the Bar on their own time. The summer period culminates in a two-week full-time intensive studio legal affairs training program.
September 2024 - November 2024:
Participants working remotely full time, while awaiting the results of their Bar Exam. Responsibilities include:
? Assisting attorneys by doing research, proofreading and some drafting
? Participating in business and leadership development sessions
? Meeting regularly with assigned mentor for additional 1:1 development
December 2024 - June 2025:
Participants continue the program (based on successful bar exam results), with expanded responsibilities, on a hybrid (in person and remote) basis with in person required starting in January, 2025.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
The D-LIFT program is a full-time entry-level program designed to provide recent law school graduates interested in the film industry a unique learning experience within the different areas of Studio Legal Affairs. D-LIFT Associates will participate in work and development opportunities designed to build and enhance key technical and leadership skills necessary to succeed with the many areas of Studio Legal. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be considered for various opportunities within the Legal Affairs team at Disney Studios Content and the broader Walt Disney Company.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
? Intend to take a US/California Bar Exam in July 2024
? Previous professional experience, ideally working in a law office or studio/media company, including internships
? Desire for a career in the entertainment business, specifically motion picture production
? Strong written and verbal communication skills
? Ability to manage confidential information
? Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment
? Capable of managing changing priorities & deadline pressure
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
? Authorized to work in the United States
? Available part-time (4 hours/week) from June 2024 and then full-time from mid-August 2024 through June 2025
? Ability to relocate to the Los Angeles area not later than January 1, 2025
Job Posting Segment: Legal Affairs
Job Posting Primary Business: Legal Affairs
Primary Job Posting Category: Other
Employment Type: Part time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted: 2023-07-17
Expected salary:
Location: Burbank, CA
Job date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:51:08 GMT
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