Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
Overview
MassMutual’s Law Department offers a dynamic paid summer clerkship program that provides talented, diverse, first-year law students with an exceptional opportunity to gain career-enhancing experiences and exposure to a broad range of practice areas.
Details
MassMutual’s 1L Diversity Clerkship Program is designed to offer law clerks the opportunity to enhance their resumes, as well as provide networking and other opportunities intended to position the law clerks for 2L summer employment at top law firms. MassMutual’s long-term goal is to form lasting relationships with its law clerks that can extend well beyond the 1L summer, and to continue mentoring law clerks throughout their legal careers.
We seek and value unique and varied perspectives and experiences because we believe we are stronger when all voices are heard. We invite you to bring your bright, innovative ideas to MassMutual and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals.
During the summer, MassMutual will offer law clerks:
- Challenging work across the various practice areas impacting a FORTUNE 500® Company (including Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Insurance, Broker/Dealer, Corporate Compliance, Tax, Employment, Corporate Governance and Government Relations)
- Opportunities to engage with MassMutual’s General Counsel and leadership from each practice area within the Law Department
- Support toward obtaining 2L summer associate law firm positions, through resume reviews, mock interviews and recommendations, where appropriate
- Networking and developmental opportunities along with regular performance feedback from assigning attorneys that will contribute to professional development
What program participants say
"As a 1L Diversity Law Clerk, I received substantive assignments that allowed me to explore various practice areas, including Private Equity/M&A, Tax, Employment, and Insurance Litigation. MassMutual connected me to top law firms in the Boston area, which helped me expand my professional network and land a job as a 2L Summer Associate. My experience was unparalleled in terms of the legal research and writing skills that I gained, opportunities to connect with mentor attorneys, and career coaching that I received through mock interviews and networking events.”
Yeram Choi
Program Participant
About us
Since our founding in 1851, we’ve had a single purpose: to help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. More than 170 years later, that commitment remains our guiding principle. Living mutual has always been at the core of our human existence, and it's the principle that's guided us since our founding in 1851. It's not a concept we invented, but one we champion for the simple reason that people take it for granted today.
A career with us means you’ll help our customers secure their future and protect the ones they love. It also means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what makes MassMutual a strong, stable, and ethical business. We invite you to explore the possibilities.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in an ABA accredited law school as a first-year law student for the 2022-2023 academic year
- First semester law school GPA of 3.0 or greater (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent
- Demonstrated involvement in law school and community (leadership roles a plus)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship, now or in the future
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession
Ideal Qualifications
- Strong critical thinking, discretion, and analytical skills
- Ability to perform complex legal research and analysis and to advise on results
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or greater (on 4.0 scale) or equivalent
Who You Are
- Inquisitive and resilient, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ethical, with sound judgment
- Diverse background and experiences
- Excellent team and interpersonal skills
- Interested in in-house or law firm practice
Core Values
- Focus on the Customer: We understand our customers well and look for every opportunity to deliver an experience that is clear, easy, personal, human, empowering and trustworthy.
- Act with Integrity: We deliver on our promises by being open, honest and humble and by adhering to the letter and spirit of applicable laws, rules, regulations and company policies.
- Value People: We respect and learn from each other’s diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We engage and develop people to their greatest potential.
- Work Collaboratively: We work together to achieve results by actively listening, seeking, understanding and creating solutions as a unified team driving toward one company, one culture, one brand.
- Achieve Results: We focus on winning by exceeding expectations and getting better – everyone, every day.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Paid summer internship.
Why Join Us.
We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
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