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FINRA · 6 hours ago

Summer 2026 Legal Intern- L2 Students (Year 2)

New York, NY (Job Posting)

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$25/hr - $34/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

FINRA is dedicated to providing you an internship opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the securities industry with an employer that places a high value on the professional and personal growth of our employees. The role involves assisting attorneys in the development of examinations and investigations, drafting memoranda, and attending internal meetings and training sessions.

FinanceFinancial ServicesNon Profit

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys, examiners and supervisors in the development of examinations and investigations, including assisting with document and evidence analysis, fact development, case management, and legal analysis

Draft memoranda summarizing research and analyses performed and information gathered

Attend appropriate department training

Attend internal case meetings, investigative conferences, testimony and/or hearings

Qualification

J.D.L.L.M.Legal analysisDocument analysisCase managementProfessional demeanorEffective communicationTime managementOrganizational skillsPositive attitude

Required

The ideal candidate will be pursuing a J.D. or L.L.M

Strong work ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor

Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills

Ability to work with others to meet deadlines

Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately

Must work in the NYC office 3x week

Minimal travel required

Preferred

Work experience in a financial, brokerage or investment environment is a plus but is not necessary

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal

401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Adoption assistance

Backup family care

Surrogacy benefits

Employee assistance

Wellness programs

15 days of paid time off

5 personal days

9 sick days

Two volunteer service days

Military leave

Jury duty leave

Bereavement leave

Voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections

Care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment)

Childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment)

Nine paid holidays

Company

FINRA

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is an independent regulator for securities firms doing business in the U.S. It is a sub-organization of Thrivent.

Founded in 2007