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Corporate Law Intern

If you’re looking for an exciting and immersive corporate law experience, our 12-week Corporate Law Internship Program is the perfect opportunity for you! Get hands-on experience in contract drafting, compliance reviews, and dispute resolution. Work closely with experienced legal professionals and gain valuable industry knowledge, all while contributing to real-world projects. Apply now to jumpstart your career in corporate law!

Job Type: 

Paid Internship

Location:

4709 Golf Road, Suite 1100, Skokie, Illinois

Salary:

Competitive Hourly Stipend

Job Description

The Corporate Law Internship Program is designed to provide law students with practical experience in corporate law, focusing on contracts, compliance reviews, and dispute resolution. This 12-week internship will allow students to work closely with our experienced legal professionals, gain valuable industry knowledge, and contribute to real-world projects.

Program Objectives:

  1. To provide interns with hands-on experience in corporate law, specifically in contract drafting, compliance reviews, and dispute resolution.
  2. To expose interns to the latest tools and technologies used in the legal industry.
  3. To develop professional skills and industry connections through networking opportunities.
  4. To assess interns for potential full-time employment upon completion of their studies.

Internship Structure:

The program will be divided into four phases, as follows:

Phase 1: Orientation and Training

  • Introduction to the firm, its culture, and core values
  • Overview of the tax and financial statement accounting services provided
  • Training on legal research tools, drafting techniques, and case management software
  • Introduction to relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

Phase 2: Project-Based Learning

  • Interns will be assigned to a specific team within the corporate law department
  • Teams will work on real-world projects related to contract drafting, compliance reviews, and dispute resolution
  • Interns will receive mentorship and guidance from experienced legal professionals

Phase 3: Cross-Functional Exposure

  • Interns will rotate through different practice areas to gain a broader understanding of the firm’s legal services
  • Exposure to areas such as mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and employment law

Phase 4: Presentation and Evaluation

  • Interns will present their project findings and contributions to senior management
  • Performance evaluations and feedback will be provided by mentors and team leaders
  • Networking opportunities with professionals in the tax and financial statement accounting field

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited law school program
  • Demonstrated interest in corporate law, contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Application Process:

  1. Submit an online application, including your resume, and unofficial transcript.
  2. Qualified candidates will be invited to a video interview with an HR representative and/or hiring manager.
  3. Successful candidates will be offered a position in the Corporate Law Internship Program.

Benefits:

  • Competitive stipend for the duration of the internship
  • Opportunity for academic credit, subject to law school approval
  • Possibility of full-time employment upon completion of the internship and graduation
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals and potential mentors

About Gordon Law Group

Gordon Law Group is an award-winning Chicago law firm focusing on 4 core service areas: Tax Compliance, Tax Controversy, Corporate Law, and Cryptocurrency Law.

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Hiring Manager: Melissa Portuguez, melissap@gordonlawltd.com

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