Legal Intern

Johnson Controls•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking enthusiastic first-year law students for a 10-week paid summer 2027 internship with its in-house legal team. The program provides hands-on experience and an opportunity to learn how lawyers support a complex global business. Interns will gain exposure to corporate legal matters such as contracts, litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, data privacy, compliance, investigations, and mergers and acquisitions. They will work alongside the collaborative legal team and contribute to substantive projects while developing a practical understanding of in-house legal practice. The internship is based primarily at Johnson Controls’ North America Headquarters in Glendale, Wisconsin. Interns will work closely with in-house legal team members, business professionals across the enterprise, and outside counsel.

Requirements

Be a full-time law student who will have completed the first year of law school immediately before the start of the summer 2027 internship.
Anticipated law school graduation in 2029.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and creative problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
Be highly motivated, adaptable, and able to collaborate with a diverse team.
Be proactive and able to respond thoughtfully and efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Be accurate and detail-oriented.
Demonstrate uncompromising integrity and high ethical standards personally and professionally.
Have an interest in understanding how to apply legal skills to commercial objectives and business realities.