National LGBT Bar Association
2017 1L Summer Legal Intern Program
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. & Blank Rome LLP
The National LGBT Bar Association (LGBT Bar) is pleased to partner with The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) and Blank Rome LLP to provide a meaningful summer internship opportunity to a highly-motivated first-year law student. Through this partnership, the LGBT Bar will select one intern that will be employed by Blank Rome as a summer associate, but will split the summer between Blank Rome and PNC’s legal department. This internship will be based in the PNC and Blank Rome Philadelphia offices and will be a paid position.
Internship Responsibilities:
During the initial six weeks of the internship program, you will be at Blank Rome and will be part of the Blank Rome summer associate program. Blank Rome is exceptionally proud of its top-notch summer program. Its success is a reflection of the commitment of senior leadership to continue the pipeline of exceptional talent, the dedication of its recruiting committees, and the commitment of all Blank Rome attorneys who provide Summer Associates with meaningful work opportunities, including attending client meetings and closings, along with significant professional and social interaction. The program provides a rewarding and realistic introduction into the practice of law at Blank Rome and a culture of learning.
For the final four weeks of the internship, you will work in-house with PNC’s legal department and rotate through several different areas, including litigation, regulatory, and corporate. You will receive a variety of assignments from senior lawyers that will provide you with the skills needed to build your legal resume as you step forward along your career path. The internship with PNC will introduce you to PNC’s legal culture and environment and increase your aptitude in handing complex tasks/projects. You will gain exposure to a variety of legal matters and attain a well-rounded understanding of PNC’s infrastructure, while contributing your research, writing, and analytical skills in support of PNC legal.
Qualifications:
- Current 1L law student in good standing at an ABA accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Sharp intellect
- Community involvement
- Work experience
- Current Member of the National LGBT Bar Association
How to Apply:
Please use the link below to apply online. All applications must be submitted online.
Apply HERE: https://www.blankrome.com/Applicant/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=456
Please submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable), and writing sample. All materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on March 3, 2017
Interviews will be conducted the between March 8, 2016 and March 14, 2016. Finalist shall be selected and notified on or before March 17, 2016.
Application Deadline: March 3, 2017
Blank Rome and PNC’s success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status. Blank Rome and PNC are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
The National LGBT Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists and affiliated LGBT legal organizations. The Association promotes justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBT community in all its diversity.
www.lgbtbar.org
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