15 Corporate Law Internships for Undergraduates
- Stephen Turban
- Sep 10
- 10 min read
Updated: Sep 25
If you’re an undergraduate student interested in law and curious about how businesses actually work behind the scenes, a corporate law internship is a smart way to start exploring. These internships can give you a close look at the legal side of business, whether that’s drafting contracts, learning about mergers, or seeing how lawyers help companies manage risks and regulations.
Corporate law internships help you build professional skills, connect with mentors, and strengthen your resume in ways that can be especially useful if you’re thinking about law school, consulting, or a career in finance. Many of these opportunities are also paid or offer affordable online options, which makes them accessible for undergraduates who want to gain exposure without worrying about extra costs.
To make things easier, we’ve pulled together a list of 15 corporate law internships for undergraduates! If you're looking for more prestigious internships, check out this set of blogs!
15 Corporate Law Internships for Undergraduates
Location: Remote
Acceptance rate/cohort size: 1-on-1 personalized internships
Dates: Multiple 8-week cohorts throughout the year
Application Deadline: Varies by cohort
Eligibility: Undergraduate students
Ladder’s University Internship Program offers remote internships for undergraduates by matching you with a startup or nonprofit based on your skills and career goals. You work on a customized project under a company coach, creating deliverables that lead to a final presentation to the organization’s board. Internships are available in fields like corporate law, marketing, data science, software engineering, and social impact. You gain experience in project management, communication, and professional collaboration. Internships last 8–10 weeks. More information on the application can be found here.
Location: D.E. Shaw New York City HQ, New York, New York
Stipend: Monthly salary of $9,000 + overtime pay, $5,000 sign-on bonus, funded travel and housing, $3,300 self-study materials stipend, and $4,000 technology stipend
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very competitive
Dates: 10 weeks in June - August
Application Deadline: Rolling evaluation beginning the prior summer; students should apply by the end of December at the latest
Eligibility: Current undergraduate and graduate students; admitted undergraduates are usually rising seniors
The D.E. Shaw Legal & Compliance Internship is a ten-week summer program held at the firm’s New York City headquarters. As an intern, you’ll work on legal and regulatory issues related to employee personal trading, privacy law, AI in data analysis, and international financial regulations. You’ll contribute to projects that support the firm’s investment and compliance operations, and you’re expected to bring strong analytical skills. The internship includes mentorship, small-group lunches, coffee chats, and social events like dinners and arts performances.
Cost/Stipend: Paid; highly competitive hourly rate
Location: Internships are offered across JPMorgan Chase locations, including New York, Chicago, and London
Acceptance rate/cohort size: <1%
Dates: 10-12 weeks in June-August
Application Deadline: Rolling applications; recruiting begins in the preceding summer
Eligibility: College Juniors
JPMorgan’s Summer Internship in Risk Management & Compliance is a nine-week, full-time program that gives undergraduates hands-on experience in corporate law and financial regulation within a global investment firm. You’ll work on projects that assess corporate and consumer risk, study regulatory frameworks, and help build risk prediction models. You will be placed in teams such as Credit Risk, Market Risk, Cybersecurity, or Technology Controls, depending on your background and interests. You’ll receive intensive training in banking and markets, work with professionals across departments, and contribute to real transactions like mergers and acquisitions.
Location: Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, New York, NY
Cost/Stipend: Stipend of $560/week for full-time summer interns; hourly compensation or academic credit for semester internships
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: 9 weeks beginning June 1 (Summer internships) | September - December (Fall Semester) | January - May (Spring Semester)
Application Deadline: Applications open on January 15 and close February 1 (Summer) | Applications open on April 1 and close May 1 (Fall Semester) | Applications open on October 1 and close November 1 (Spring Semester)
Eligibility: Current undergraduate sophomores and juniors | Must attend school in NYC for semester internships due to in-person work | Competitive applicants will have taken at least one course in a relevant legal field
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office offers undergraduate internships during the spring, summer, and fall semesters, giving you direct exposure to criminal justice and legal practice in New York City. If you're interested in corporate law, you should request placement in the White Collar Crime division, where you’ll help prosecute cases involving embezzlement, fraud, and corporate theft, often involving millions of dollars and high-profile defendants from banks, investment firms, and political organizations. As an intern, you’ll assist with legal research, draft documents, analyze evidence, and support ongoing investigations. You’ll also attend trials and hearings, shadow witness interviews, and participate in a Mock Appellate Argument exercise.
Location: Multiple Fidelity sites across the U.S., commonly in Boston, MA
Cost/Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very selective
Dates: 10 weeks in the summer, beginning in June
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed from mid-September through mid-October
Eligibility: Current undergraduates; typically, upperclassmen and rising seniors are recruited
Fidelity’s Summer Associate Program offers undergraduates a structured internship in legal, risk, compliance, and audit within an asset management setting. You’ll research legal issues tied to global security, company audits, and privacy risks, while applying skills in financial analysis, coding, and data visualization. You will contribute to risk modeling and compliance strategy, often preparing presentations and reports for internal teams. The program includes training sessions, networking events, and mentorship opportunities.
Cost/Stipend: Paid
Location: Morgan Stanley, New York, New York
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very selective
Dates: 10 weeks in the summer
Application Deadline: Varies; recruitment begins in the preceding summer, with applications often closing in September
Eligibility: Rising seniors; departments may have specific requirements or preferred qualifications
The Morgan Stanley Summer Analyst Program in Legal & Compliance offers undergraduates hands-on experience in corporate law within a global financial services firm. As an intern, you’ll work with the in-house legal team to support regulatory compliance and ethical standards across business operations. Your tasks may include legal research, reviewing corporate activities for regulatory alignment, and helping draft compliance manuals and training materials. You’ll work with mentors and professionals across departments, attend speaker sessions, and participate in networking and social events.
Location: Openings are typically available in New York, Miami, San Francisco, São Paulo, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, Dubai, and Tel Aviv
Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very selective
Dates: 8 weeks during June - August
Application Deadline: Recruitment begins in February; check the site for the yearly timeline
Eligibility: Current undergraduate juniors, seniors, and final-year master’s students
The Kobre & Kim Summer Analyst Program is a highly selective internship offering undergraduates hands-on experience in corporate and financial law. You’ll work on cases involving insolvency disputes, intellectual property litigation, and U.S. regulatory investigations, contributing to legal and financial research, drafting court documents, and preparing materials for trials and depositions. All work is supervised by Kobre & Kim attorneys. The program includes mentorship, networking events, and career development sessions focused on law school and graduate pathways.
Location: Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Northampton or Greenfield, MA
Cost/Stipend: Unpaid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: Internships offered in the summer, fall, and spring | Timelines are negotiated between the Office and interns
Application Deadline: March 1 (Summer), August 1 (Fall), and December 1 (Spring)
Eligibility: Undergraduate and law school students | Applicants must pass a background check
The Northwestern DA offers corporate law internships for undergraduates interested in the prosecution of companies that have exploited individuals through fraudulent or deceptive business practices. In this internship, you’ll directly engage with consumers who have been the victims of crimes like predatory loans, unfair pricing, and data privacy. You’ll respond to plaintiff phone calls, share information on consumers’ legal rights, and refer them to external agencies if the Office is unable to address their complaint. You may also have the potential to support special projects or assist in case mediation.
Location: Multiple locations in the U.S.; some international options
Cost/Stipend: Prorated salary of $75,000/year based on internship length, plus relocation assistance and cost-of-living bonus
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very selective
Dates: 9-10 weeks during the summer
Application Deadline: Applications open in mid-August with rolling evaluation; applying early is strongly advised
Eligibility: Current undergraduates; usually rising seniors and limited rising juniors are selected.
Goldman Sachs offers corporate law internships to undergraduates through its Summer Analyst Program, with placements available in Legal, Global Compliance, and Internal Audit teams. You can apply to up to four business areas or office locations, increasing your chances of being matched with a team aligned to your interests. As a Summer Analyst, you’ll work on real projects that may include researching legal investment regulations, supporting client and shareholder advising, and analyzing risk in financial transactions. You’ll receive training on the firm’s structure and culture, attend networking events, and collaborate with professionals across departments.
Location: Multiple U.S. and international locations
Cost/Stipend: Highly competitive pay
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very competitive
Dates: 10 weeks over the summer
Application Deadline: Recruiting begins in the prior summer and closes in mid-October
Eligibility: Rising undergraduate seniors | GPA requirement, preferred majors, and other requirements can vary by internship
The Bank of America’s summer internship program offers placements across over a dozen departments, including opportunities in corporate law through their Corporate Audit and Global Risk Management departments. You’ll take on projects like reviewing firm risk controls, helping to plan auditing processes, and researching market and compliance risk regulations to protect the firm’s reputation and strategies. You’ll also prepare for a post-graduate career through multiple networking opportunities, an orientation to company life, an executive speaker series, and mentorship from current professionals and recent graduate employees.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Cost/Stipend: Unpaid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: Internships offered in summer, fall, and spring | Fall program dates are September 8 - December 5; timelines for other seasons are updated several months in advance
Application Deadline: Varies; Fall deadline is July 11 | Applications may close early due to rolling review
Eligibility: Undergraduate students | Background check required
The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office offers undergraduate internships with placements available in the White Collar Crime Unit for students interested in corporate law. You’ll assist attorneys and paralegals with active prosecution cases involving fraud, theft, and worker protection violations. Responsibilities include legal research, case file preparation, subpoena management, and coordinating records for hearings and trials. The program provides exposure to real-world legal proceedings and prepares you for law school or careers in corporate and public-interest law.
Location: Multiple locations in the US and internationally
Stipend: $40/hour
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very selective
Dates: 8-10 weeks in June - August | Some 4-month internships are offered in Europe
Application Deadline: Recruiting begins in the prior summer, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis | Applying early is highly encouraged
Eligibility: Rising undergraduate juniors and seniors; internships for graduate and law school students are also offered | Specific internships may have internal major or coursework requirements
Alvarez & Marsal’s summer internship program offers undergraduates hands-on experience in corporate tax law through placements in areas like Compensation & Benefits, Tax Consulting, and Global Tax Incentives. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to support clients on financial and legal matters, including writing technical reports, responding to IRS inquiries, conducting tax research for mergers and acquisitions, and performing quantitative analysis to ensure compliance with compensation and accounting regulations. You will also assist with engagement management tasks like billing analysis and project coordination, while gaining exposure to tax consulting topics such as R&D credits, capitalized assets, and inventory treatment.
Location: NYC for initial training, then potential placements at multiple BigLaw firms across the U.S.
Cost/Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very selective (~5-10% acceptance rate); ~100 fellows selected
Dates: 2 weeks of training + 8 weeks law firm internship during the summer, usually beginning in mid-/late May.
Application Deadline: February 28
Eligibility: Current seniors who are planning to attend law school after graduation and have submitted at least one law school application
The SEO Law Fellowship is a competitive, pre-law summer program designed for incoming law students from underserved backgrounds. It begins with a two-week Law Institute, where you’ll receive academic and professional training to prepare for your 1L year. This includes legal writing seminars, lectures in criminal law and torts, and mentorship from law professors and tutors to help you build foundational skills for law school exams and coursework.
After the Law Institute, you’ll spend eight weeks as a paid summer associate at a top corporate law firm, working alongside attorneys and other summer associates. Your responsibilities may include legal research, drafting briefs and memos, assisting with transactional deals, and supporting pro bono matters.
Location: Locations across the US and internationally
Cost/Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very selective
Dates: 2-3 months in length during the summer
Application Deadline: Priority deadline of June 23 and final deadline of September 3
Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors, as well as non-MBA master’s students
BCG’s summer internships offer corporate law experience through placements in their Legal & Risk Management team. You’ll work on client-facing projects involving contract compliance, financial regulations, and legal risk assessment. Interns contribute to data analysis, corporate research, and presentation design, gaining exposure to consulting workflows and legal strategy. The internship includes mentorship, networking events, and training sessions. Strong performers are often considered for full-time roles after graduation.
Location: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Cost/Stipend: Free with funded housing and on-campus meals
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very selective
Dates: May 29 - June 18
Application Deadline: March 31
Eligibility: Current undergraduate students; rising seniors are not eligible
FSU’s Donald J. Weidner summer program supports academic development and law school application prep for students hoping to pursue corporate law roles as an attorney. You’ll take a series of classes taught by law school professors studying core concepts from the 1L curriculum and legal writing coursework to boost academic skills. You’ll also speak with law school admissions staff about the application process, including workshops on writing personal statements and cover letters to help you begin preparing your application. You’ll also get to explore career paths after law school by speaking with current attorneys and judges, learning how you can use your law degree for corporate work in the private and public sectors.
One other option—the Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a Ph.D. student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program in which students work one-on-one with a mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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