Intern - Legal (Office of General Counsel)

About the Internship

The Hanover's 10-week summer internship program (June – mid August) provides college students with the opportunity to work on critical business assignments, test skills, use academic knowledge, and match interests to a real job. The Office of General Counsel is seeking detail-oriented law students for this program, which offers meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth and exposure to a wide range of legal and regulatory issues.

What You Will Do

• Work on meaningful legal assignments under the guidance of experienced in-house counsel
• Gain exposure to legal issues affecting a corporate legal environment, including insurance regulatory frameworks, contracts, and corporate governance
• Observe and participate in meetings with attorneys and cross-functional teams
• Be flexible and open to working on different tasks, sharing ideas, and helping the team wherever needed
• Demonstrate curiosity, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to apply foundational legal knowledge to real-world legal tasks
• Assist with legal research and writing projects on a variety of legal topics

Program Features

• Take on meaningful projects and work alongside some of the very best talent in the industry
• Be supported and mentored by a community of exceptional talent (leaders, managers, subject matter experts and recent graduates)
• Participate in a cross-functional team building project focused on corporate philanthropy
• Attend weekly development workshops with your intern peers
• Join in engagement and social activities with other interns

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited law program
• Have finished at least 1+ year(s) of full-time law school or equivalent
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Interest in insurance law, regulatory compliance, contract law, or corporate legal practice
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program
• Ability to commit to 2-3 days per week in-office at our Worcester, MA location
• Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future