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If your business is engaging interns in 2025, you’ll need a comprehensive agreement between the intern and your company. An Internship Agreement remains essential to ensure you’re covering all legal bases when you bring interns on board.
As a business, having a well-drafted Internship Agreement will protect your company’s confidential information, ensure anything an intern creates at work is properly assigned as the company’s intellectual property (see our guidance on IP Assignment), and confirm that your intern agrees to follow your company’s established work protocols.
Under the updated Fair Work Act 2025, there are strict regulations regarding internships designed to prevent exploitation. A knowledgeable lawyer can advise you on what constitutes a genuine ‘internship’ under current law, helping you steer clear of inadvertent breaches. For further guidance on employment compliance, you might also review our Award Compliance resources.
Modern internships often involve remote or hybrid working arrangements. For this reason, it’s increasingly important to include digital compliance measures in your agreement. You may wish to incorporate clauses addressing remote work protocols, secure use of company technology, and data protection measures in line with the updated Privacy Policy requirements. These additions ensure that both your business and your intern are clear on expectations in today’s digital-first work environment.
What Is Included?
The legal terms in an Internship Agreement will include clauses covering:
- Role and duties of the intern
- Intellectual property protections
- Termination provisions
- Wages (if applicable)
- Non-solicitation clauses
- Additional provisions recommended by your lawyer, including remote work and digital compliance measures
We can design an Internship Agreement that you can easily re-use for each new intern you bring on board, complete with a cover page customised to each intern’s specific role and job details. By leveraging our expertise alongside related resources—such as our Employment Contract templates—you can remain confident that your legal documents comply with all 2025 requirements.
Need Help?
Our Sprintlaw lawyers specialise in contract drafting and employment law, and can help ensure your legals are fully aligned with 2025 standards when bringing an intern on board. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help with everything from drafting tailored agreements to providing ongoing legal advice.
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