Internships: what you need to know

Internship legalities you need to know

Get to know your rights with these internship legalities

Internships offer the opportunity to perform valuable work for a company, and in a good scheme, both the studio and the intern gain from the time spent together. While you might be tempted to work for free to secure all-important work experience, it's worth knowing your legal rights.

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