2026 Legal Internship Program

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2026 Legal Summer Internship Program  

Location: Warren, NJ – Hybrid Schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) 

Join the Everest 2026 Summer Internship Program!  This program offers ambitious law students the opportunity to receive exposure to the world of Property & Casualty Reinsurance and Insurance through dynamic training, firsthand legal and business experience, and networking with the industry’s leading experts and experienced professionals. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your legal career with hands-on projects, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge issues in insurance and reinsurance law. 

The Program will run for 10 weeks: June 1 – August 7, 2026

Our Strength - Our People 

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Your Impact & Opportunity 

The Legal Team is seeking a law student looking to develop their academic skills in a real-world setting, learning first-hand how lawyers advise their corporate clients. As a Law Intern, you will engage with attorneys, other members of the Law Department, including senior leadership, and business leaders on a variety of projects spanning multiple practice areas.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with attorneys on legal solutions in corporate, litigation, investments, employment, governance 

• Conduct research projects, contracts review and drafting of other legal documents 

• Support attorneys with litigation needs and observe litigation process 

• Assist attorneys with employment-related matters and projects 

• Draft legal research memos that inform business decisions 

• Prepare meeting materials and presentations 

• Tackle various ad hoc requests from Attorneys & Paralegals

• Present your work to senior leaders and attorneys and receive feedback that accelerates your professional development

What You Bring: Experience & Qualifications  

We are looking for an intellectually curious, driven 2L student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school who is eager to learn about the vital role lawyers play in business. The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong interest in the insurance/reinsurance industry 

• Law review or journal experience (preferred)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills 

• The ability to manage priorities, be attentive to details, and meet deadlines 

• A motivated, proactive personality  

Everest does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful candidates must possess the requisite permanent US employment authorization to be eligible for consideration.  

The salary for this position is $1,000.00 per week. All offers include access to a variety of benefits for the duration of the internship program, including health insurance coverage, 401k match, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.  

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. 

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Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [email protected].

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