Federal Reserve Summer 2026 Legal Intern
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondWhen you join the Federal Reservethe nations central bankyoull play a key role collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.Bring your passion and expertise and well provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growthalong with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health wealth and life.
About the Opportunity
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking a law student intern to work in its Legal Department for Summer 2026. The internships purpose is to provide the student an opportunity to work alongside a team of in-house lawyers research matters ranging from employment to information technology to the future of the U.S. financial system and learn about the Federal Reserve.
The Summer Internship Program provides outstanding students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at a unique institution. Through advanced project work assignments and professional development activities interns are provided with an extensive understanding of the work of the Federal will be given the opportunity to enhance their business skills through contract reviews and analysis formal presentations research and addition to specific business area tasks you will receive targeted leadership training mentorship and exclusive networking opportunities.
What You Will Do:
- Work at the direction of the attorneys in the Richmond Feds Legal Department.
- Research topics related to among other things banking commerce employment information technology contracting and procurement economics regulatory policy and corporate governance.
- Review legal documents write cogent summaries deliver clear presentations and participate actively in meetings with other Federal Reserve staff members.
- Give a formal presentation to the Legal Department atthe end of the internship period.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled 1L or 2L. 2L Preferred
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Excellent research analysis speaking and writing skills
- Confident and quick learner unafraid to tackle and master new subjects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework in the following subjects is beneficial: Banking Contracts Corporate Law Employment Law and/or Secured Transactions.
Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!
When you join the Richmond Fed not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career youll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth including:
- Great medical benefits
- Pension and 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource networks
- Paid volunteer leave
- Flexible work options
- Onsite amenities that make working here fun
Other Requirements and Considerations:
- Candidates should review the Banks Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment Code is available on the About Us Careers webpage at.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
- Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.
- The hourly rate for summer interns is $28.50/hour.
- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond does not offer permanent positions to legal interns.
- US Citizenship is required
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race sex color religion gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability or genetic information.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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