2025 Summer Legal Internship

Delta Dental is seeking two 1L Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (“LCLD”) Scholars to work with its in-house legal department for its 2025 Summer Legal Internship Program (“Program”) starting in June 2025.

• In supporting Delta Dental’s Legal Department, Summer Interns will have the unique opportunity to work on a variety of assignments and projects that reflect the breadth of legal issues that Delta Dental handles. Assignments can include researching and analyzing state and federal statutory and regulatory issues, data privacy issues, reviewing and revising contracts, and supporting business transaction negotiations.
• In addition, Summer Interns will enroll in the 2025 1L LCLD Scholars Program (https://www.lcld.com/programs/1l-scholars/) and attend the 1L Scholars Virtual Experience.  The 1L LCLD Scholars Virtual Experience is designed specifically for law students and focuses on relationship building and career development strategies.
• The program will last 10 weeks. Participants will receive a small paid salary. Summer Interns may work in a virtual format. 

• Candidates for the Program must be enrolled as a first-year law student in good standing at an ABA-approved law school. 
• Preference will be given to participants of the LCLD Success in Law School Mentoring program and mentees of Delta Dental attorneys. 
• Excellent writing and analytical skills as well as oral and interpersonal communication skills are required.

 

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter through Delta Dental’s job portal.  Your cover letter should explain why you are interested in a summer internship at Delta Dental.  This opening will close on February 28, 2025 or when 200 applications are received, whichever is first.

Base Pay Information 

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. 
Pay Grade 15. $40,500 - $84,800

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay 
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, fair chance and anti-discrimination ordinances. At Delta Dental, we maintain a strict stance on theft, fraud, and violent crimes. For positions involving driving, we enforce heightened standards regarding driving records. Each individual criminal background check is evaluated on its merits, taking into account the time elapsed since the conviction, evidence of personal development and rehabilitation, and any potential risk posed to our business operations, employees, customers, or vendors.   Important Work Authorization Information  Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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