2026 Claims Law School Internship
2026 Claims Law School Internship
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Job Description
Are you a current 2L law student interested in litigation torts or corporate law Kinsale Insurance is offering a paid summer internship designed to give you hands-on experience in insurance claims and exposure to corporate compliance contract drafting as well as coverage and tort litigation. This program provides valuable insight into an often-overlooked area of law with strong career potential.
About Kinsale Insurance
Kinsale Insurance is an excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurer headquartered in Richmond VA. We specialize in complex and hard-to-place risks handling claims across property casualty and specialty lines. Our Claims department partners with policyholders and legal teams to resolve matters fairly and efficiently while providing opportunities for professionals to develop their expertise.
What Youll Do
A typical day as a Claims Law School Intern may include:
- Working with Kinsales Claims Legal Compliance and Product Development team to gain foundational knowledge of insurance industry regulatory standards and insurance contract drafting.
- Collaborating with the various teams across the claims department to gain exposure to a wide variety of claims and types of tort litigation.
- Conducting legal research and providing valuable analysis for the compliance team.
- Gaining exposure to tort claims including personal injury medical malpractice and construction defect.
- Observing claim professionals as they evaluate liability and exposure and work to resolve claims.
- Shadowing claims professionals as they attend mediations hearings and other proceedings.
- Gaining insight into insurance litigation including both coverage and defense matters.
- Reviewing contract drafting with the Product Development team.
- Completing meaningful project work related to claims and litigation.
- Participating in discussions and analysis of a wide variety of litigated claims.
Qualifications
A successful candidate has:
- Pursuing a JD with an interest in compliance insurance law or tort litigation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Initiative and sound judgment when executing assignments.
Training & Development
- Weekly Lunch & Learns with leaders on career technical and industry topics.
- Dedicated mentor and team support.
- Executive meet-and-greets.
- Shadowing opportunities across multiple divisions.
Hiring Timeline
- Phone screens: October November 2025
- Interviews: Late November 2025
- Offers extended after interviews
- Internship: 10 weeks beginning May 26 2026
- Work hours: Onsite in Richmond VA MondayThursday 8:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement trustworthiness or access to sensitive information.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
