Letter of Intent Sample for School Students

LETTER OF INTENT (LOI): EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT & INTERNSHIP

DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0
• Jurisdiction: [State/Country]
• Scope: Academic Enrichment / Pre-Professional Internship

1. LEGAL DISCLAIMER & NOTICE

This Letter of Intent ("LOI") is a formal expression of interest and intent to enter into an educational engagement. This document is non-binding, except for provisions regarding confidentiality, intellectual property (Section 5), and non-solicitation (Section 6), which shall survive the expiration of this LOI. Nothing herein shall create an employer-employee relationship or obligate either party to execute a Definitive Agreement.

2. PARTIES & DEFINITIONS

• Host Entity: [Company/Institution Name], a [Legal Structure, e.g., Corporation] organized under the laws of [Jurisdiction], having its principal place of business at [Address] ("Host").
• Student: [Full Legal Name], residing at [Address], currently enrolled at [Name of Educational Institution] ("Student").
• Effective Date: This LOI is effective as of [Date].

3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

1. Purpose of Engagement. The purpose of this LOI is to outline the preliminary terms for a [Number]-week educational engagement focused on [Subject Area/Department].

2. Scope of Activity. The Student shall perform duties as outlined in the attached "Scope of Work" (Exhibit A). The Student agrees to perform these duties under the supervision of [Supervisor Name/Title].

3. Term. The engagement shall commence on [Start Date] and terminate on [End Date], unless terminated earlier by either party with [Number] days' written notice.

4. Compensation. This engagement is [Unpaid/Paid at a rate of $XX/hour]. The Student acknowledges they are a participant in an educational program and not entitled to employee benefits.

5. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality.

• IP: Any work product, data, or materials developed by the Student during the term shall be deemed "work-made-for-hire" and shall remain the exclusive property of the Host.
• Confidentiality: The Student shall hold all proprietary information disclosed by the Host in strict confidence and shall not disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent.

6. Code of Conduct. The Student agrees to adhere to the Host’s internal policies, safety protocols, and cybersecurity requirements while on-site or utilizing Host assets.

4. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By signing below, the parties confirm their intent to proceed toward a formal arrangement based on the terms outlined above.

HOST ENTITY Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [Authorized Signatory] Title: [Title] Date: ________________

STUDENT Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Date: ________________

5. EXECUTION GUIDE

1. Review & Attachments: Ensure that Exhibit A (the specific project list or curriculum) is appended to this document prior to signing to avoid scope creep or ambiguity.
2. Execution: Ensure both parties sign two identical originals. The Host retains one for the corporate file; the Student retains the other for their academic records.
3. Parental Consent (If applicable): If the Student is a minor (under the age of 18), include a supplementary "Parental/Guardian Consent & Liability Waiver" form, signed by the legal guardian, and attach it to this LOI.
4. Transition to Definitive Agreement: If this engagement extends beyond a standard internship or involves sensitive trade secrets, move to execute a formal Internship Agreement or Independent Contractor Agreement within 14 days of the start date.