Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”
Experience what it’s like to work for a company invested in the community, dedicated to giving back, and ready to show you how fun banking can be! Apply now for a Wintrust Summer 2027 Internship. Come join our team this summer and let us show you why Wintrust was named a Chicago Tribune TOP WORKPLACE 12 years in a row. Wintrust offers the opportunities to grow and develop your career and fosters a promote from within culture.
Legal Intern Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with colleagues to meet business objectives and priorities defined by the specific line of business.
- Gain a greater understanding of a corporate legal department’s litigation, compliance, corporate and regulatory functions.
- Complete legal research and writing projects; assist with subpoena responses and other legal requests; assist with contract review; participate in regulatory compliance meetings and complete other tasks as assigned.
- Understand the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.
- Accept designated, business-focused projects to complete.
- Engage with customers or clients and provide excellent service.
- Learn and become proficient on internal software systems.
Details:
- The 2027 program will run for 12 weeks from May through August.
- 40 hours/week, in person, paid summer internship.
- Participate in intern program activities, events, and development opportunities with your cohort.
Compensation:
- The hourly rate for this role is $25.00/hour.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in first year of law school, starting second year in the fall of 2026.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, project management, organizational, and writing skills.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
- Leadership skills with a passion for results.
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in the first year of law school and starting the second year in fall 2026
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong writing skills
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Leadership skills and passion for results
Wintrust Financial Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Employer covers a large share of medical premiums, making health coverage comparatively low cost. Plan options are broad and pair with HSA/FSA choices and wellbeing programs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity, parental, and adoption leave are structured and fully paid, with backup childcare access through Bright Horizons. Adoption assistance and family support resources further strengthen caregiving support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match and an employee stock purchase plan provide multiple savings and ownership avenues. Match mechanics and plan access are noted features of the total rewards offering.
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What We Do
Wintrust Financial (Wintrust) is a financial services holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, with $50 billion in assets. Wintrust engages in the business of providing traditional community banking services, wealth management services, commercial insurance premium financing, mortgage origination and more.
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