The Summer Internship Agreement is your blueprint for creating a clear, professional understanding between an organization and its summer intern(s). Whether for a nonprofit, educational institution, business startup, or corporation, this agreement helps define responsibilities, expectations, and protections—ensuring that both parties benefit and are safeguarded.
Key Components of the Summer Internship Agreement
- Internship Duration & Schedule
Clear start and end dates, total working hours, whether it’s full-time or part-time, plus location (on-site, remote, hybrid). - Duties & Supervision
What the intern will be doing, who they report to, what training or mentoring is involved, and performance expectations. - Compensation / Stipend or Unpaid Status
Whether the internship is paid or unpaid, stipend amounts if paid, or other non-monetary compensation (like travel allowances, meals, etc.), if applicable. - Confidentiality & Intellectual Property
Protections for proprietary information, company materials, IP created during the internship, and non-disclosure provisions. - Termination & Completion Terms
Conditions under which the agreement can be ended prematurely, notice periods, deliverables or tasks required, and criteria for successful completion (certificate, reference letter, etc.). - Governing Law & Miscellaneous Provisions
Which jurisdiction’s laws apply, responsibilities regarding insurance, liability, and any additional clauses (e.g. code of conduct, data protection).
Why Use This Template
- Clarity & Transparency: Interns and employers both know exactly what is expected—no ambiguity about roles, hours, or compensation.
- Legal Safeguard: Helps protect both sides against misunderstandings, disputes, or liability issues.
- Professional Appearance: Provides a polished, well-structured document which reflects well on your organization.
- Efficiency: Ready-to-use format saves time—just plug in your details rather than drafting from scratch.
What’s Included
- Fully editable template in MS Word format
- Sections you can easily customize (paid/unpaid, location, duties, compensation, etc.)
- Signature lines for both parties
- Suggested clauses for confidentiality, IP, termination, governing law
