Summer 2027 Intern - Law - Fort Lauderdale, FL CLC

State Farm•Fort Lauderdale, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nicholas J. Ryan & Associates, in-house counsel for State Farm, announces the Summer 2027 Intern Program for the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Claims Litigation Counsel office. Claims Litigation Counsel attorneys defend State Farm and its customers who have been sued. Summer interns work with attorneys on assigned projects, attend case events, and observe every phase of the litigation process. They benefit from mentoring throughout the summer, gain a balanced and realistic understanding of the function of Claims Litigation Counsel, and develop real-world civil litigation skills. This full-time internship runs from Wednesday, June 2, 2027, through Wednesday, August 11, 2027. We work in a hybrid environment with required presence in the office as well as some time working from home. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, we enjoy an active civil trial practice throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties. We provide a congenial and team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff.

Requirements

2L students enrolled in an ABA accredited law school
Must remain enrolled for the duration of the internship
Strong academic credentials
Strong research skills including familiarity with Lexis
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Resume
Transcript (unofficial copy accepted)
Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages long)
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately
Employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Responsibilities

Work with attorneys on assigned projects
Attend case events
Observe every phase of the litigation process
Benefit from mentoring throughout the summer
Gain a balanced and realistic understanding of the function of Claims Litigation Counsel
Develop real-world civil litigation skills