The Sonoco internship program is designed to “test the waters” of working in the manufacturing and packaging industry within the legal department. You will be an integral and valued part of a team and gain hands-on experience in areas such as corporate governance, compliance, contracts, intellectual property, employment, real estate and environmental law.

The program is a blend of hands-on experiences and opportunities. Throughout the program you can expect to gain a better understanding of your future potential at Sonoco through valuable project work. Our internship program is designed to be a step towards joining the Emerging Leaders Program or other entry level positions upon graduation.

With this specific internship, this will be located at our corporate headquarters in Hartsville, SC.

All internships last approximately 12 weeks. Your start/end date can vary based on your final exam schedule and relocation needs. Internships are paid, and relocation assistance is provided. We also provide a housing and activity allowance, and Sonoco sponsored activities with other interns and new Emerging Leaders Associates.

To become an intern with Sonoco, there are a few key things you’ll need to have/had:

• First-year law student with a degree from an accredited college or at least two years of college required.

• Must be able to think strategically and implement valuable solutions in the areas of corporate governance and contract review.

• Must be able to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action.

• Acts with some degree of autonomy, yet, must exercise excellent judgment in when to consult and seek guidance from supervisors

• Self-starter with excellent organizational, communication and process skills with the ability to multi-task and follow through on numerous projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Sonoco Products Company is a United States-based international provider of diversified consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and packaging supply chain services and the world's largest producer of composite cans, tubes, and cores.

Sonoco's operations consist of its consumer packaging businesses, including Global Rigid Paper and Closures, Global Flexibles, and Global Plastics; its Global Services division, which provides high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management; its Industrial Converted Products businesses, which manufacture tubes and cores and reels for the wire and cable industry, produces uncoated recycled paperboard globally for Sonoco's fiber-based packaging divisions and external converters, and includes Sonoco Recycling, one of the world's largest recyclers; and its Protective Packaging division, which produces highly engineered, custom-designed protective, temperature-assurance, and retail security packaging.