An internship should benefit both the company and the intern—without confusion, mismatched expectations, or legal risks. This Internship Agreement gives you a clear, professional framework to outline responsibilities, compensation (paid or unpaid), confidentiality, conduct, and program expectations so your interns have structure and your business has protection. It’s fully customizable, easy to edit in Word, and written in straightforward language that works for any industry or program style.
What Makes It Different
• Built with strong legal structure to support compliant paid and unpaid internship programs
• Fully editable so you can tailor responsibilities, schedules, and expectations
• Lifetime access for ongoing use as your internship program evolves
• Clean, easy-to-understand language that doesn’t overwhelm interns or employers
What’s Inside
• Defined intern role, duties, and learning objectives
• Duration, work hours, and work setting (remote, on-site, or hybrid)
• Compensation or stipend details, plus reimbursement rules
• Confidentiality and intellectual property protections
• Conduct expectations, professionalism standards, and optional non-compete terms
• Termination conditions and program completion requirements
Why You Need It
• Helps protect your business from labor law violations and liability issues
• Creates a consistent and structured experience for every intern
• Sets clear expectations to prevent misunderstandings about duties or pay
• Establishes confidentiality and IP ownership from day one
• Works for corporate, nonprofit, startup, and educational internship programs
Use It For
• Employers hiring interns for any department or role
• Businesses and nonprofits offering structured learning programs
• Startups providing hands-on experience to students or new professionals
• HR teams standardizing their internship documentation
How It Works
• Download instantly
• Edit in Word to add program details
• Share with interns for review and signature
• Reuse and adjust for future internship cohorts
Legal Disclaimer
These templates are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. OVIDIA. is not a law firm, and purchasing or using these templates does not create an attorney–client relationship. Customize each document for your specific business needs, and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for legal questions.
