2026 Legal Intern

Teachers Federal Credit Union•Hauppauge, NY

53d•$18

About The Position

We're excited to welcome prospective intern candidates to apply for our 2026 Internship Program at Teachers Federal Credit Union! About Teachers For over 70 years, Teachers Federal Credit Union has been committed to guiding members toward building a strong financial foundation today for a better tomorrow. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2025, Teachers has grown into one of the nation's leading credit unions. As we expand our reach across the country, we remain focused on being both a Best Place to Bank and a Best Place to Work. From part-time roles to executive leadership positions, Teachers offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities. About our Internship Program Interns will have an opportunity to work with subject matter experts in financial services and learn about the industry, our members and our credit union. This is an opportunity to gain valuable insight, develop new skills, and establish a network of mentors and business contacts. The 2026 Internship Program includes a 10 week, paid internship from June 1, 2026 through August 7, 2026, and includes a wide range of opportunities that fit various majors and areas of study. Interns will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience within their work area along with collaborating cross-functionally with other interns across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Ability to think critically and problem solve
Display a high level of judgment and accountability
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate with team members and build connections within and outside of your work area
This intern requires a candidate in good standing as a rising 2L or 3L at an ABA accredited law school and required experience with legal research tools and contract management tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).

Responsibilities

Provide legal support to Legal Counsel on a wide array of strategic, operational, governance, business and litigation matters.
Support Legal Department staff in responding to internal and external legal inquiries by researching and responding to issues from front line and back-office business units.
Shadow Legal Counsel in contract negotiations, litigation management, litigation avoidance as well as meetings with internal and external clients, etc.
Conduct legal research (including into statutes, case law, and regulations) and resolve routine law questions; investigate and analyze facts in connection with applicable legal and regulatory compliance matters, litigation, internal investigations, minimization of risk, and other matters.

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