Internship Agreement Template (UK) with NMW Guide

Name: Internship Agreement
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SKU: 841632
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Internship Agreement

An agreement for a structured internship or placement, setting out dates, hours, pay, a mentor, objectives and each side's commitments. The guidance explains the key legal risk: an intern doing the work of a worker is almost certainly entitled to the National Minimum Wage.

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England, Wales and Scotland (Great Britain employment law)
Last reviewed September 2026
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Who it's for

Employers offering paid internships and placements
Organisations hosting students on course-linked placements
Anyone unsure whether an unpaid arrangement is lawful

What's included

About this template — unpaid internships, HMRC enforcement and the April 2026 minimum wage rates
Worker v genuine volunteer test table
Internship agreement: details table, objectives, company's commitments, intern's commitments, confidentiality and IP
Signatures, including a parent or guardian line for under-18s

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Key points covered

Interns who must attend and do work the business needs are usually workers entitled to the minimum wage
From April 2026 the National Living Wage is £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and over
HMRC can order back pay and penalties and name employers
Placements that are a required part of a UK further or higher education course are treated differently — check the rules
Work produced belongs to the company unless agreed otherwise

JurisdictionEngland, Wales and Scotland (Great Britain employment law)

FormatWord (.docx) + PDF, instant download

Last reviewedSeptember 2026

DocPilot templates are drafted from current legislation and official guidance (GOV.UK, legislation.gov.uk and the relevant regulators), checked against those sources and fully re-reviewed every six months. They are not legal advice. How we make our documents →

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Questions

Can I offer an unpaid internship?

Only in narrow cases, such as genuine work shadowing or a required course placement. If the intern works for you, the minimum wage almost certainly applies.

What minimum wage applies?

From April 2026: £12.71 an hour at 21 and over, £10.85 at 18 to 20, and £8.00 for 16 to 17-year-olds and apprentices. Check GOV.UK each April.

Who owns work the intern produces?

The company, unless you agree otherwise in writing.

Is it in the Employment Complete Bundle?

Yes. The Internship Agreement is one of the documents in the bundle.