Legal Intern - Summer 2027

Rocket Companies • Detroit, MI

17h

About The Position

As a Legal Contracts Intern on Rocket’s Legal team, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside attorneys who support commercial contracting and business operations. You will see how legal teams partner with the business, evaluate contractual terms, identify potential risks, and help move agreements through the contracting process.

Throughout the summer, you will contribute to real-world contract matters, legal projects, and process improvements in a fast-paced corporate environment. The role includes work on commercial agreements, contract resources, legal research, and initiatives to improve legal and contracting workflows.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program with an interest in corporate, commercial, or transactional law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with attorneys and business partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in contracts, business law, corporate law, or commercial transactions.
• Previous internship, work, or academic experience involving contracts, legal research, or corporate law.
• Interest in gaining experience within an in-house corporate legal environment.
• Familiarity with contract management or legal technology tools.
• Interest in financial services, real estate, technology, or other areas relevant to Rocket’s businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, solve problems, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and redlining commercial agreements, including consulting, service, technology, confidentiality, and sponsorship agreements.
• Partner with attorneys to research and evaluate contractual terms, legal considerations, and potential areas of risk.
• Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, standard language, and other legal resources.
• Gain exposure to the contract lifecycle and how Legal partners with teams across the business.
• Assist with legal research and special projects based on evolving business and team needs.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives designed to make legal and contracting workflows more efficient.
• Help create and maintain resources and training materials for business partners and team members.

Benefits

• Eligible team members are offered perks and health benefits to support their health and well-being, including their families.
• The company describes career growth and amazing benefits as part of what it offers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree