1L Clerk, Diversity Clerkship Program

POSITION: 1L Clerk, Diversity Clerkship Program

Application Deadline:
Friday, January 10, 2025

Since 1851, MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another.  Our passion for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) fuels our growth and helps us achieve our purpose.  We seek and value diverse perspectives that reflect the markets we serve, and remain committed to advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We’re people helping people.  Together, we’re stronger.

This program is an 8-week summer program with generous pay.  We will also provide a housing stipend.  As a 1L Clerk, you will shape your legal internship through a selection of meaningful assignments, professional events, company activities, and pro bono opportunities.  This is an opportunity to work alongside exceptional professionals willing to share their deep knowledge on the diverse legal matters of a Fortune 500 Company.  You will have the opportunity to work with various areas of the law, such as corporate, litigation and regulatory practices.  Past assignments include artificial intelligence research, attending and supporting depositions, working on venture capital and private equity transactions, tax research and analysis and many more.  The program will also include opportunities to network with various law firms in the Boston area.

We seek and value unique and varied perspectives and experiences because we believe we are stronger when all voices are heard. We invite you to bring your bright, innovative ideas to MassMutual and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals.

This program will take place in-person, on-site at our MassMutual campuses in either Springfield or Boston, Massachusetts with hybrid opportunities available.  The location is at the choice of the 1L Clerk. We are currently operating on a hybrid basis.

Each candidate’s application must include a resume, a cover letter with a statement related to your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a law school transcript (when available).

Description

Required Skills/Experience

• Enrolled in an ABA accredited law school as a first-year law student for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship, now or in the future

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong critical thinking, discretion, and analytical skills
• Ability to perform complex legal research and analysis and to advise on results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrated involvement in law school and community (leadership roles a plus)
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession

Who You Are:

• Inquisitive and resilient, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ethical, with sound judgment
• Excellent team and interpersonal skills
• Interested in in-house or law firm practice

Ranked No. 102 in the 2024 FORTUNE® 500 list, MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and to rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

Core Values

• Focus on the Customer: We understand our customers well and look for every opportunity to deliver an experience that is clear, easy, personal, human, empowering and trustworthy.
• Act with Integrity: We deliver on our promises by being open, honest and humble and by adhering to the letter and spirit of applicable laws, rules, regulations and company policies.
• Value People: We respect and learn from each other’s diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We engage and develop people to their greatest potential.
• Work Collaboratively: We work together to achieve results by actively listening, seeking, understanding and creating solutions as a unified team driving toward one company, one culture, one brand.
• Achieve Results: We focus on winning by exceeding expectations and getting better – everyone, every day.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.  Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

For more information about the program and to apply, go to https://careers.massmutual.com/clerkship.  For more information, visit www.massmutual.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.  Please include in your cover letter a statement related to your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.