1L Clerk, Diversity Clerkship Program Intern, Legal Operations

Summer 2023 (8 weeks) Full Time/40 hours a week

Springfield, MA and/or Boston, MA (Hybrid Opportunities)

*We are hiring for our Springfield, MA or Boston, MA office location in a Hybrid setting where you will be onsite 2 days per week*

The Opportunity

As a 1L Clerk, you will shape your legal internship through a selection of meaningful assignments, professional events, company activities, and pro bono opportunities. This is an opportunity to work alongside exceptional professionals willing to share their deep knowledge on the diverse legal matters of a Fortune 500 Company.

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 to be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals.

***Submit your application with a cover letter describing your commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession, your law school, or your community.***

The Impact

The program will take place in-person, on-site at our MassMutual campuses in Springfield, Massachusetts and Boston, Massachusetts (hybrid opportunities). We are currently operating on a hybrid basis. The location is at the choice of the 1L Clerk. MassMutual will provide a housing stipend as part of the program.

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

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Field Compliance Team

• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

• Access to mentorship opportunities

• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.