1L Summer Legal & Trade Intern
About The Position
Our Legal Department works cross-functionally to support business operations, ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks, and manage legal risk. We are seeking a motivated 1L law student to join us for a summer internship where you’ll gain meaningful exposure to in-house legal practice and trade compliance. As a 1L Summer Legal & Trade Intern, you will work closely with attorneys and trade compliance professionals to support legal operations, compliance initiatives, and documentation management. You’ll gain first-hand experience in how a corporate legal team partners with internal business units to manage legal and regulatory issues. This is an excellent opportunity to build foundational legal skills in a dynamic corporate environment.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled as a 1L law student in good academic standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong academic performance (3.0 GPA or higher preferred).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Demonstrated interest in corporate law, compliance, or regulatory work.
- Prior exposure to basic legal research tools and interest in learning more about AI toolkits.
- Minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience
Responsibilities
- Legal Support Conduct basic legal research and draft summary memos on relevant legal and regulatory topics.
- Conduct market research on various legal tools and deliver assessment on their performance.
- Assist with review and organization of legal documents, contracts, and compliance materials.
- Help prepare internal legal correspondence and routine legal documentation.
- Attend legal and trade compliance team meetings and take detailed notes on action items to be distributed to the teams.
- Trade Compliance Assistance Support trade compliance efforts related to import/export, sanctions, and regulatory adherence.
- Help organize and maintain trade compliance files and internal records.
- Assist with basic research on international trade laws and compliance requirements.
- Help write customs and export policies and procedures.
- Administrative & Project Tasks Upload, maintain and organize digital files on internal systems.
- Assist with legal department projects and special assignments as needed.
- Provide administrative support such as scheduling, filing, and document tracking.
Benefits
- We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
- You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
