Penguin Random House runs paid, remote internships across its Adult, Children’s and corporate divisions, in areas such as editorial, marketing, publicity, design, finance, legal, technology and operations. Summer interns work for 10 weeks.
The general Summer 2027 application period ran September 28 – October 2, 2026. One role is still listed: a Legal internship for first-year law students, open until December 11, 2026.
Benefits & funding
- Paid US$21 per hour for 28 hours a week (Legal posting).
- 10 weeks, June 7 – August 12, 2027 (Legal posting).
- Fully remote from anywhere in the United States.
- College credit is possible as long as the hours are also paid.
Eligibility
- At least 18 years old.
- Must live in the United States for the whole internship and be eligible to work there; PRH often cannot consider applicants who need sponsorship. Nationality is not restricted.
- Ready to work full time now or within a year: rising seniors, graduates or workforce-ready applicants; no degree required.
- Legal role: first-year (1L) students at an accredited law school, able to work 28 hours a week throughout.
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Residence required
USA
Age requirement
≥ 18 yrs
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Application process
- 1Apply to each role on the PRH internship portal with a résumé and cover letter; the Legal role requires a cover letter.
- 2Shortlisted applicants have an HR interview by video or phone.
- 3Those who advance have a virtual interview with the role’s supervisor.
- 4Selected candidates receive an offer.
Program timeline
September 28 – October 2, 2026
general Summer 2027 application period (closed).
Legal role deadline.
December 11, 2026, 11:59pm EST
summer program dates (Legal posting).
June 7 – August 12, 2027