W.R. Berkley Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company is made up of dedicated and passionate people committed to delivering the highest quality insurance products and services to specialized markets worldwide.

 

Our culture is one of innovation, creativity and teamwork. Our team is highly motivated, passionate about our business, and deeply experienced in developing and delivering product and service solutions in the life science marketplace. You will join a highly respected team of experienced, successful professionals with deep expertise in this market as they build the company of the future.

 

At Berkley Life Sciences, we insure the future of life science innovators today.  We do so by serving as a preferred market for the life science industry around the globe, offering a broad range of sophisticated property & casualty products and services designed to meet our customers’ individualized needs. 

 

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

 

Berkley Life Sciences professionals cohesively respond to the unique challenges faced by our life science customers.  We are looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team.

 

Company URL:   https://berkleyls.com/

This role within Berkley Life Sciences Legal Department is designed for a second- or third-year law student seeking a part-time internship during the academic year.  The internship supports a wide range of matters including insurance, contracts, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and general legal issues.  It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment while contributing to meaningful projects.

 

Under the guidance of the VP & Chief Legal & Regulatory Affairs Officer

• Review and draft vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements and other legal documents.
• Perform legal and regulatory research and prepare comprehensive legal memos and reports.
• Assist with artificial intelligence prompting and governance leadership, including compliance.
• Review and analyze policy manuscript form requests for intent, compliance, and clarity.
• Review and approve various public announcements and marketing materials

Collaborate with other teams and departments to research and advise on legal and regulatory issues unique to insurance and life science customers.

Education & Experience

·       Enrollment in an accredited law school as a second- or third-year student.

·       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution

 

Additional Qualifications

• You’re a current second- or third-year law student enrolled in an accredited law school, ready to dive into meaningful work and apply your growing legal knowledge in real-world scenarios.
• You have a genuine interest in insurance law, contract law, and emerging technologies like AI—and you're excited to explore how these areas are evolving.
• Your oral and written communication skills are exceptional. You like to write. You know how to tailor your message to the moment, and you communicate with clarity and purpose.
• You’re calm under pressure, highly organized, and known for your integrity and follow-through. You enjoy collaborating across the organization.
• You have a customer service mindset—responsive, solution-oriented, and able to navigate conversations with professionalism.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products
• Knowledge of Lexis Nexis, Westlaw and other legal research tools

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

• Base Hourly Range: $30


The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role