See also: low paying internships and apprenticeships where the experience and networking is part of the compensation.
The problem with minimum wage laws is that they presume there are no other forms of compensation than wages.
The problem with minimum wage laws is that they presume there are no other forms of compensation than wages.
Also, unpaid internships are legal in the US (at least federally) if they are primarily for the benefit/training of the worker and that information is made available upfront.