Federal Reserve Summer 2025 Legal Intern

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Grow Your Career at the Richmond Fed!

At the Richmond Fed, we’re driven by our mission to strengthen the economy and our communities.

We take great pride in what we do and it impacts everyday people every day.

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a culture that welcomes differences, cares about our communities, and empowers each other to lead from where we are to make things better.

Bring your passion and we’ll provide challenging and purposeful careers in a variety of fields, opportunities to grow and a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth.

It’s all part of what makes #MyRichmondFed a great place to work!

About the Opportunity

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking a law student intern to work in its Legal Department for Summer 2025.

The internship’s 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 Reserve. Interns will be given the opportunity to enhance their business skills through contract reviews and analysis, formal presentations, research, and writing.

In 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 Fed’s 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 at the 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, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:



* Great medical benef...