New York Life Law Internship- Summer 2027

Office of the General Counsel:

Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation, and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.

Role Overview:

New York Life’s Office of the General Counsel intern program seeks to provide a unique opportunity to one 1L student with a specific interest in an in-house experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a corporate legal environment, working closely with experienced attorneys while developing skills essential to a successful legal career. You will receive hands-on experience working on substantive projects in a dynamic in-house legal department with exposure to and participation in high-level business and legal decision making and problem solving. You will receive training and development through practical legal experience, while receiving informal mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys. This role allows you to explore potential career paths and practice areas by meetings with current and former attorneys in different roles throughout New York Life. You will participate in internal and external networking events to gain insight into the intersection of law and business and to build relationships in the legal field.

This is a paid internship located at New York Life’s home office in White Plains, New York. within the Office of the General Counsel. The internship begins in early June through August. General housing and transportation assistance will not be provided. Please note that this is an internship-only opportunity – interns should not expect an offer for permanent employment upon internship completion.

What You’ll Bring:

As a Law intern, you will bring exceptional academic performance, proven leadership skills, strong business sense and the demonstrated ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Requirements:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in an in-house practice and the role
• Resume
• Law school Transcripts (when available)