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FILLED: LCLD Summer Legal Intern (University)

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FILLED: LCLD Summer Legal Intern (University)

Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Please note, you will be working remotely and will not be coming into the Philadelphia office. The Company WTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, WTW has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com. The Business The Legal Department is responsible for advising on legal issues that arise in the course of business, ranging from litigation and claims, to commercial and corporate transactions and contracts, to employment law and compliance and regulatory issues. We provide seamless legal support on a global basis, with professional staff located in the US, Canada, UK, Continental Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, China and South Africa. We are proud to be a member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (“LCLD”), which was formed in 2009 to advance diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The Role WTW is seeking two First Year law students to assist the Legal Department of a large, publicly- held, global brokerage, benefits, and human capital consulting company during the summer of 2022. The LCLD Internship program will run for ten weeks and will require approximately 40 hours per week beginning Monday, May 30th The individual will be exposed to a wide range of general corporate legal matters, including contracts, licensing, employment law, insurance regulation, trademarks, real estate, securities, litigation, etc. These positions will be virtual positions. The 1L LCLD Scholars Program provides first-year law students the developmental opportunity to work side-by- side with attorneys and other legal specialists and to learn more about potential career paths within the legal profession and what it is like to work as an in-house attorney. All 1L LCLD Scholars will attend the LCLD Virtual Scholars Summit.     About you   We are seeking to identify diverse students with excellent grades and outstanding research, communication and writing skills Must be available to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the Program Must include cover letter and unofficial transcript Applications will be accepted until May 6th.. If you are interested in applying to this position, please apply as soon as possible to the WTW position. WTW is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any basis. We  support flexible working and this role will be considered on a flexible basis.   This employer is a corporate member of myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.