Legal Intern

As a Legal Intern at Proof, you will support our legal team by researching legal issues, reviewing company policies for compliance, and automating in-house legal processes. You will work closely with our internal business partners on various legal and privacy requests, helping to ensure smooth operations as we grow.

To apply for the Legal Intern position at Proof, candidates must be currently enrolled in law school as a 2L with a strong academic record. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn are also essential. Previous internship experience, especially in the SaaS or tech industry, is a plus.

The Legal Intern role at Proof directly contributes to our mission of digitizing trust in transactions by ensuring that we comply with legal regulations. By researching legal issues and collaborating with teams across the organization, you help maintain our standards of compliance and efficiency in digital transaction management.

Legal Interns at Proof can expect to earn between $20 and $30 per hour, based on factors such as qualifications and experience. This compensation reflects the dynamic nature of the role and the importance of the contributions you’ll make during your internship.

The Legal Intern position at Proof is set to begin in late May 2025 and will run through mid-August 2025, providing a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience over the summer months.

When answering this question, highlight your interest in both the legal field and the technology sector. Discuss how Proof's mission to digitize trust resonates with your career goals and motivates you to contribute to meaningful projects.

Be prepared to discuss any previous experiences with legal research, whether during your studies or internships. Provide specific examples of how you've conducted research, analyzed legal issues, and applied your findings to real-world scenarios.

Share your strategies for effective time management, such as creating task lists or using project management tools. Illustrate your organizational skills by providing an example of a situation where you successfully balanced multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Demonstrate your understanding of relevant laws and regulations that govern the tech industry. Discuss current events or changes that impact the legal landscape, showing your knowledge of compliance issues that might affect Proof.

Share an example from your academic or professional experiences where you successfully worked as part of a team to accomplish a task. Focus on your role in facilitating communication and ensuring everyone stayed on track to meet the shared objective.

Explain how you view constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. Provide an example of a time when you received feedback, how you incorporated it into your work, and how it improved your performance.

Discuss essential skills such as research capabilities, attention to detail, and communication proficiency. Relate these skills back to how they will help you support the Proof team effectively.

Give a brief overview of Proof's mission and its unique position in the market. Mention key services such as identity verification and transaction management, highlighting any research you've done on recent projects or accomplishments.

Share your strategy for acquiring knowledge, which may include researching legal resources, engaging with industry literature, or seeking mentorship. Emphasize your proactive approach to learning and adapting to new information.

Reflect on your aspirations in the legal field and how interning at Proof aligns with your vision. Demonstrating that you see this internship as a stepping stone toward your future career aspirations will indicate your commitment and enthusiasm.