2027 Legal Internship

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways, working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

Description

Job Summary:

Textron seeks a highly motivated, responsible, and mature student, considering a career in public service, government relations, public policy, defense and/or international trade and compliance. You will be expected to assist with and participate in the daily activities and special projects, as well as benefit from coaching and mentoring by seasoned in-house personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Draft memorandum and special project reports or presentations
• Attend and participate in meetings and presentations.
• Provide government policy tracking support to Washington Operations personnel.
• Monitor pertinent legislative, executive branch and international developments, and prepare required reports.
• Assist in research and analytical data tracking/projects regarding defense/military procurement and sustainment.
• Assist staff in remaining abreast of hearings, meetings, forums and media reports regarding issues of interest to company business units and programs.
• Open to future career development opportunities within Textron business unit locations
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a BA/BS degree in public policy, legislative affairs, foreign or international affairs preferred.
• Strong GPA and academic record
• Interest in defense/military, international and public affairs preferred. Prior working experience in a professional environment a plus.

Skills/Competencies:

• Well-developed organizational and fact-gathering skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently, as experience is gained.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
• High integrity

This is a 10-week, paid summer internship with full-time hours. The position will be located in Washington, DC where you will collaborate directly with senior attorneys and business personnel of a publicly traded company and assist with and participate in daily activities and special projects. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and will benefit from coaching and mentoring by seasoned in-house personnel.

Program Highlights

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

Why You'll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Inc.

Primary Location: US-Washington DC-Washington DC

Job Function: Legal

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Internship / Co-Op

Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)

Job Posting: 11/05/2026, 10:28:07 AM

Job Number: 345945