Contract Checklist

Internship Agreement Review Guide

Internships are for learning, but the contract should still protect you. Ensure you aren't just 'cheap labor' with no rights to your own work.

Critical Red Flags

Unpaid w/ Full-Time Hours: Legally dubious and often exploitative. Check for 'educational credit' legitimacy.

Post-Internship Non-Compete: Preventing an intern from joining any competitor in the same field for years.

IP Handover (No Stipend): Demanding all IP rights while not paying any stipend or giving credit.

Vague Duration: 'Until completion of project'—this can lead to months of unpaid labor.

Must-Have Clauses

Stipend & Payment Date: Exact monthly amount and when it will be credited to the intern's account.

Defined Learning Outcomes: A list of tools/skills the company promises to train the intern on.

Termination with 24h Notice: High flexibility for both parties as it is an educational engagement.

Completion Certificate: Guaranteed issuance of a 'Letter of Recommendation' upon successful completion.

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