The Short-Term Internship Agreement template is a professional, fully editable Microsoft Word document designed to clearly define the rights, responsibilities, and expectations between the Intern and the Company. It ensures both parties are protected and aligned, and gives the Intern a strong foundation for meaningful learning while helping the Company maintain structure and clarity.
Key Features of This Agreement
- Duration & Terms Made Clear: Precisely specify the internship period (start date, end date), and whether the internship is paid or unpaid.
- Defined Responsibilities: Lay out what the Intern is expected to do, including tasks, conduct, and compliance with company policies.
- Company’s Commitments: What the Intern can expect in terms of training, supervision, workplace environment, etc.
- Confidentiality & Intellectual Property: Safeguards for handling proprietary or sensitive company information.
- Termination Clause: Clear terms for how either party can end the agreement, notice periods, etc.
- Legal Clarity: Governing law, signatures, and the complete agreement clause to avoid misunderstandings.
Why Use This Template?
- Professional & Ready-to-Use: Saves you time — simply fill in the details specific to your internship.
- Customizable: Easily modifiable sections (stipend, responsibilities, duration) to suit different setups (academic, corporate, remote, in-person).
- Protects Both Parties: Helps avoid disputes by setting expectations clearly from the beginning.
- Comfort & Transparency: Provides confidence to both Intern and Company that terms are fair and understood.
Usage Notes
- Update the jurisdiction / governing law field to match your country / state.
- If offering compensation, clearly state the amount & schedule.
- Adjust confidentiality / IP clauses where necessary (especially for creative, technical, or research-based internships).
- Incorporate any applicable labor laws or internship regulations in your country or region.
