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Nestlé · 3 weeks ago

2026 Nestlé USA and Nestlé Health Science Legal 1L Scholars Internship

Arlington, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Nestlé is the world’s leading nutrition, health and wellness company, and they are seeking a 1L Legal Scholar for a summer internship. This program provides law students completing their first year with hands-on experience in various legal areas while working with the in-house legal team at Nestlé USA’s Arlington, Virginia headquarters.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviewing and drafting commercial contracts and participating in negotiations

Assisting with the development of policies, training materials, checklists and guidelines in a variety of practice areas including employment and environmental law

Preparing cease and desist letters for commercial and intellectual property disputes

Investigating and managing potential trademark infringement matters

Research current trends in food law

Digital and Social Media Matters

Qualification

Intellectual propertyCommercial contractsLitigationEmployment lawFood lawAnalytical skillsIntellectual curiosityCommunicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadershipCreativity

Required

This internship is limited to individuals completing their first year of law school

The successful applicant will demonstrate resiliency, courage, and leadership

Willing to work for 8 consecutive weeks in summer of 2026

Willing to work in Arlington, Virginia for the duration of the internship with 1-2 paid for trips to NHS's Bridgewater, NJ office

Strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills

Self-starter who is results-oriented and exhibits responsibility, creativity, and intellectual curiosity

Involvement in extracurricular activities, demonstrating initiative and leadership

Preferred

3.0 or above cumulative GPA

Company

Nestlé

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As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Founded in 1866