Disney Lawyers in Film Training (D-LIFT) Associate, 2026

Job ID 10130490 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Sep. 05, 2025

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Job Summary:

This job posting will remain active until Friday, October 10, 2025. During this period, applications for the 2026-2027 D-LIFT cohort will be under review. Talent Acquisition will contact applicants at the end of the job posting period. We appreciate your patience during this process.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Disney Lawyers in Film Training (D-LIFT) Program is an immersive development program in the Legal Department of Disney Entertainment, Studios. Designed for recent law school graduates, D-LIFT Associates receive mentorship from experienced Studio Legal attorneys, participate in professional development training focused on practical skills for thriving in an in-house studio legal environment, engage in substantive legal work, and get hands-on experience on legal matters arising during the course of the development and production of live action and animated feature films across Walt Disney Pictures, 20th Century Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and other Studio legal teams.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

June 2026 – August 2026:

Participants are engaged on a part-time basis, working remotely 3-4 hours per week for the Summer Virtual Programming portion of the program. During this time, participants participate in virtual orientations, studio immersion sessions and mentoring while preparing to take the July 2026 California Bar Exam on their own time. The summer period culminates with a Two-Week Summer Intensive, which marks the beginning of participants’ full time and in person program and prepares participants for their rotations with our Studio Legal teams.

September 2026 – November 2026:

Participants work full time and in person while awaiting the results of the July 2026 California Bar Exam. Responsibilities include:

Assisting attorneys by doing research, proofreading and some drafting
Participating in business and leadership development sessions
Meeting regularly with the program leader and an assigned mentor for additional one-on-one development and support

December 2026 – April 2027:

Participants who pass the July 2026 California Bar Exam continue the program full time with expanded responsibilities. Other participants intending to sit for the February 2027 California Bar Exam will be offered the opportunity to remain in the program part time, with work to resume full time immediately following the February 2027 California Bar Exam.

May 2027 – June 2027:

Participants who pass either the July 2026 or February 2027 California Bar Exam continue in the program full time with expanded responsibilities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Intend to take the July 2026 administration of the California Bar Exam
Rising 3L, graduating in May/June 2026 from a U.S. ABA-accredited law school
Previous relevant professional experience, ideally working in a law office or studio/media company, including internships
Strong 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 remotely part time (4 hours/week) from June 2026 through mid-August 2026, and then full time and in person from mid-August 2026 through June 2027
Ability to relocate to the Los Angeles area not later than August 16, 2026

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA 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.

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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.

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