Verizon & Greenberg Traurig HBCU Pre-Law Internship Summer 2024

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We're a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together-lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you're fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you'll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

Verizon and Greenberg Traurig LLP are seeking two Scholars for their paid Summer 2024 Verizon/Greenberg Traurig HBCU Pre-Law Internship Program. Eligible candidates must be a current student enrolled full-time, in good academic standing, at one of the U.S. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Candidates must also be planning to apply to law school within one year after graduation from the HBCU they are currently attending.

What you'll be doing...

From internships and co-ops to leadership development programs and entry-level roles, Verizon's award-winning Campus program allows you to take the next step toward shaping your future. Our Campus program has been recognized with awards like WayUp's Top 100 Internship Programs and RippleMatch's Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It's easy. We quickly immerse our interns in meaningful work and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful friendships that could last a lifetime. Start here and go anywhere, with opportunities across the business. When students like you join the V Team, our network becomes even stronger.

This program will introduce you to the complex nature of in-house legal practice at Verizon along with access to the variety of practice areas and innovative client strategies of Greenberg Traurig, a major international law firm. During this 10-week internship program, you will spend the first half of your summer at Verizon's corporate offices in Alpharetta, GA, Basking Ridge, NJ, or Washington, D.C, and the latter half at Greenberg Traurig's Atlanta, GA, Florham Park, NJ, or Washington, D.C. offices.

Right from the start, you'll contribute to meaningful projects in Verizon's in-house legal department. After five weeks as a Verizon intern, you will report to Greenberg Traurig as an intern for the remaining five weeks. You will be exposed to a variety of work assignments from different practice areas at Greenberg Traurig. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the best attorneys in the legal field. What you learn during these two back-to-back internships will help you grow both professionally and personally.

After the internship is successfully completed, you'll become part of Verizon's Intern Alumni Network, with the opportunity to remain connected with your assigned mentor, exposure to top law firms, and inclusion in Verizon's annual alumni events.

In the hybrid Verizon portion of your internship, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. This hybrid internship will be located in Alpharetta, GA, Basking Ridge, NJ, or Washington, D.C.

If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings as well in order to be considered.

What we're looking for...

You're a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you're always trying to beat a personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable, and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks. You want to make an impact in your community and your company.

You'll need to have:

• Completed the application process through Greenberg Traurig LLP.
  
• Ability to complete a 10-week internship that takes place during the Summer of 2024.
  
• Current full-time enrollment at one of the U.S. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), in a degree program with a grad date between December 2024 and June 2026.
  
• Intention to apply to law school within one year after graduation from the HBCU in which you're currently enrolled.
  
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
  
• Willingness to work virtually and in-person in Alpharetta, GA, Basking Ridge, NJ, or Washington, D.C, and to attend in-person events. You must be able to provide your own housing and reliable transportation to the office location(s).
  

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession (including but not limited to diversity in the context of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion and disability).
  
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
  
• Demonstrated independent thinking, relationship management, and attention to detail.
  
• Demonstrated analytical and leadership skills.