Internships

Staff Internships

Our internship program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in law to experience a top-notch law firm first hand.

Interns gain training which familiarizes them with the firm's technology and resources.

Interns provide support to attorneys or administrative departments, exposing them to a variety of practice areas and business functions throughout the firm.

For additional information, please contact:

Boston
Maria Warner
Manager, Human Resources
+1 617 526 6000 or
boston.staffrecruiting@wilmerhale.com

Washington, DC
Kate Readyhough
Staff Recruiter
+1 202 247 3844 or
Kate.Readyhough@wilmerhale.com

Jennifer Carlisle
Human Resources Generalist
+1 202 247 3847 or
Jennifer.Carlisle@wilmerhale.com

Boston Summer Paralegal Internships

Eligibility

Our paralegal internship program targets rising juniors and seniors in college who have an interest in pursuing a career as a lawyer.

The Summer Paralegal Program is designed to provide interns with the opportunity to observe the atmosphere and inner workings of a large law firm and to gain insight as to what it is like to work as an attorney in a law firm setting. Through bi-weekly lunch and learn sessions, interns are afforded the opportunity to meet informally with lawyers and legal professionals to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations that will influence their career decisions.

Type of Work

The type and complexity of work will vary; however, it will include document organization and management, trial preparation and deposition preparation work. All of the projects assigned will require strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Also, the program provides support and assistance to certain administrative departments that are important to the development and advancement of lawyers in a law firm such as WilmerHale e.g. Legal Personnel (recruiting), Marketing and Professional Development.

Program Schedule

The program commences in late May or early June and lasts for a period of ten weeks. As a Paralegal Intern, the work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour allotted for a lunch break.

To Apply

Due to an overwhelming response to the program for 2009, we are wait-listing all applications received after Dec. 1st.  We welcome all those eligible for the 2010  program to submit their applications in late October or early November of 2009.  Please provide a cover letter along with your resume to Sheryl Reilly via email or regular mail.

Contacts

Peggy Giunta, Director, Practice Management
+1 617 526 5544
peggy.giunta@wilmerhale.com

Sheryl Reilly, Practice Manager/Program Coordinator   
+1 617 526 5180
sheryl.reilly@wilmerhale.com  

Mailing Address

WilmerHale
60 State Street
Boston, MA 02109