This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the company's legal department to gain substantive in-house experience in corporate practice. This intern will support a variety of areas within the legal department including Corporate Transactions, Litigation and Compliance. To be successful, this individual must proactively and creatively address the needs of various legal teams.
The Legal Intern will have dedicated point person on-site responsible for coordinating their work assignments. In addition, as Legal Intern, the law student would participate in various training seminars through the Association of Corporate Counsel – including workshops and a pro bono event.
What you’ll do:
Our 8-week summer internship program is designed to further develop your legal skills and provides hands-on experience in corporate practice while working in a dynamic environment. The Legal Internship offers:
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“Real work”: Your work over the summer will allow you to make direct contributions to our mission and company goals. Legal interns will gain experience by:
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Assisting in drafting of legal documents
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Conducting and participating in internal meetings
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Researching legal questions and drafting memoranda
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Compiling legal information and referral resources
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Identify opportunities for internal process improvements and implement them
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Support other special projects or assignments as required
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Community: You will have the opportunity for visibility with members of Cigna’s legal department, who will share their knowledge and experiences.
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Leader Speaker Series: You and your fellow interns will be exposed to a variety of sessions and presentations given by members of the Cigna community.
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Compensation: Earn a highly competitive hourly rate in addition to gaining valuable work experience.
What you need to do the job:
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Ideal candidate will have completed at least 1 year towards Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school by the time the internship begins.
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3.0 GPA preferred
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Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Proficiency with Microsoft office, especially Microsoft Word and Excel
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Proven ability to identify legal and business risks
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadline pressure
Additional Information:
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Location: Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA. This role is hybrid which allows some work to be performed at home. We anticipate that our summer interns will be required to be in the office at least 2 days per week, but that is subject to change. The internship is paid and housing assistance is not offered.
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Work Authorization: One goal of this internship program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for roles with Cigna post-graduation. Therefore, this temporary internship is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work week for 8 consecutive weeks beginning May 19, 2025. Intern will work during regular business hours.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cigna and has not been reviewed or approved by Cigna.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Strong bonus outcomes are frequently highlighted, with annual bonuses described as really good alongside above-average salary levels. Stock or long-term incentive elements are also noted as part of the overall package in some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are portrayed as a meaningful part of total rewards, including generous PTO and flexibility that can enhance the perceived value of compensation. Flexible work-from-home arrangements are repeatedly linked with satisfaction about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad in design, with preventive care often covered at no charge in-network and options like virtual care and wellness incentives. A large provider network and strong digital tools are positioned as practical advantages when using benefits.
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