Disney Lawyers in Film Training (D-LIFT) Program, 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10101820 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Sep. 23, 2024Job Summary:
The Studios Legal Affairs Disney Lawyers in Film Training (D-LIFT) Program provides recent law school graduates with an opportunity to be mentored by Studios Legal Affairs attorneys, participate in business and leadership development training, and get hands-on experience on legal matters arising during the course of motion picture development and production with Walt Disney Pictures, 20th Century Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and other legal teams supporting Studios.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
June 2025 – August 2025:
Participants are engaged on a part-time basis, working remotely 3-4 hours per week, primarily participating in virtual studio immersion sessions and mentoring while preparing to take the July 2025 California Bar Exam on their own time. The summer period culminates in an in-person two-week full-time intensive training program.
September 2025 – November 2025:
Participants work in-person full time while awaiting the results of the July 2025 CA Bar Exam. Responsibilities include:
Assisting attorneys by doing research, proofreading and some drafting
Participating in business and leadership development sessions
Meeting regularly with assigned mentor for additional 1:1 development
December 2025 – April 2026:
Participants who pass the July 2025 CA Bar Exam continue the program full time with expanded responsibilities. Other participants intending to sit for the February 2026 CA Bar Exam will be offered the opportunity to remain in the program part time, with work to resume full time immediately following the February 2026 CA Bar Exam.
May 2026 – June 2026:
Participants who pass either the July 2025 or February 2026 CA Bar Exam continue in the program full time with expanded responsibilities.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
The D-LIFT Program is an entry-level program designed to provide recent law school graduates interested in the film industry with a unique learning experience within the different areas of Studios Legal Affairs. D-LIFT Associates will participate in work and development opportunities designed to build and enhance key technical and leadership skills necessary to succeed with the many areas of Studios Legal Affairs. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be considered for various opportunities within Studios Legal Affairs and the broader Walt Disney Company.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Intend to take the July 2025 administration of the California Bar Exam
Rising 3L, graduating in May/June 2025 from a U.S. ABA-accredited law school
Previous relevant professional experience, ideally working in a law office or studio/media company, including internships
Desire for a career in the entertainment business, specifically motion picture production
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage confidential information
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment
Capable of managing changing priorities and deadline pressure
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Authorized to work in the United States
Available part time (4 hours/week) from June 2025 and then full time from mid-August 2025 through June 2026
Ability to relocate to the Los Angeles area not later than August 15, 2025
The pay rate for this role in California is $41.40 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.