Verizon Legal Internship - Summer 2026 - Basking Ridge, NJ

Verizon Communications • Basking Ridge, NJ

101d • $36 • Remote

About The Position

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife. As an Intern with Verizon's Legal Internship Forward Track Program (VZ LIFT) for 1Ls, you'll be working with some of the best attorneys in the legal field. This program introduces interns to the complex nature of in-house legal practice at Verizon. Right from the start you'll contribute to meaningful projects in our in-house legal department and will be exposed to a variety of work assignments from different practice areas. Additionally, you will be able to participate in many different kinds of learning experiences (such as executive sessions with legal and business leaders in the company, legal training workshops, practice area meetings, and collaborations with some of our partner law firms). What you learn during this internship will help you grow professionally and personally. After the internship is successfully completed, you'll become part of our Intern Alumni Network, with the opportunity to remain connected with your assigned mentor, exposure to top law firms, and inclusion in our annual alumni events.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor law degree program.
• In good academic standing.
• Ability to participate in a hybrid 10-week internship from June 2026 to August 2026.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions.
• Willingness to work in-person and virtually.
• Willingness to travel for the Intern Marquee event.
• Willingness to work in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated independent thinking and relationship management.
• Analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to meaningful projects in the in-house legal department.
• Participate in executive sessions with legal and business leaders.
• Attend legal training workshops and practice area meetings.
• Collaborate with partner law firms.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan with dollar-for-dollar company match on the first 6% of contributions.
• Holiday pay, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree