INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT
Starter template — review and adapt before use
This Internship Agreement ("Agreement") is made on the date of the last signature below between the Organization and the Intern named below. It sets out what the internship involves and what each side expects.
1. The Parties
Organization Name:
Organization Address:
Intern Name:
Intern Email or Phone:
College or University (if any) and Course:
2. The Internship
Internship Title and Team:
Supervisor / Mentor:
Start Date:
End Date:
Work Location (on-site / hybrid / remote):
Hours per Week:
What the Intern Will Work On and Learn:
3. Stipend
Tick one:
Unpaid internship
Paid internship
Stipend Amount and Payment Date (if paid):
4. Not an Employment Contract
This internship is for learning and experience. It does not promise a job after it ends and does not make the Intern an employee, unless the parties agree that in a separate written contract.
5. Confidentiality and Work Created
The Intern will keep the Organization's non-public information confidential during and after the internship and return it on request. Work the Intern creates for the Organization during the internship belongs to the Organization, except the Intern's own prior work and general skills.
6. Conduct and Safety
The Intern will follow the Organization's policies, treat everyone with respect and report any safety concern or harassment to the supervisor or the person responsible for such matters. The Organization will provide a safe and respectful place to work.
7. Ending Early
Either side may end the internship early by giving _____ (fill in) days' notice, or immediately if the other seriously breaks this Agreement.
8. Completion
If the Intern completes the internship, the Organization will on request provide a certificate stating the title and the period of the internship.
9. Governing Law
Governing Law (state/country whose law applies):
10. Signatures
By signing below, each party agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
Organization
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
Intern
Signature:
Printed Name:
Date:
Parent or Guardian (only if the Intern is under 18)
Signature:
Printed Name:
Date:
This is a general starting point provided by SignNinja, not legal advice. Whether an internship must be paid, and when an intern counts as an employee, depends on local law and on the facts. Have this checked against the rules where the work will be done.