New York Life Law Internship- Summer 2027

New York Life•White Plains, NY

2d•$40•Hybrid

About The Position

New York Life’s Office of the General Counsel is hiring one first-year law student (1L) for a paid summer internship focused on in-house legal practice. The intern will gain practical experience in a corporate legal environment, work closely with experienced attorneys, and contribute to substantive projects. The position includes exposure to and participation in high-level business and legal decision-making and problem-solving, along with training, informal mentorship, and guidance. The intern will have opportunities to explore career paths and practice areas through meetings with current and former attorneys in different roles at New York Life, and to participate in internal and external networking events focused on the intersection of law and business. The internship is based at New York Life’s home office in White Plains, New York, and is hybrid, with three days per week at the office. It runs from early June through August. General housing and transportation assistance will not be provided. This is an internship-only opportunity; interns should not expect an offer of permanent employment upon completion.

Requirements

Be a 1L law student with a specific interest in in-house experience.
Demonstrate exceptional academic performance, leadership skills, strong business sense, initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Submit a cover letter explaining interest in in-house practice and the role, a resume, and law school transcripts when available.

Responsibilities

Work on substantive projects in a corporate legal department.
Participate in high-level business and legal decision-making and problem-solving.
Meet with current and former attorneys in different roles to explore career paths and practice areas.
Participate in internal and external networking events focused on the intersection of law and business.