1L Nationwide Recruitment

Nationwide is one of the largest insurance and financial services organizations in the world. We rely heavily on the creativity and expertise of the Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) to counsel and guide our portfolio of businesses. The OCLO is a highly sophisticated in-house legal department with over two hundred attorneys on staff spanning numerous practice areas.

What is The Summer Law Clerk Program?

Nationwide’s Summer Law Clerk Program provides an opportunity for exceptional law students to experience the work done by our in-house attorneys, and potentially garner a full-time position upon graduation. If you are talented, innovative, and team oriented, Nationwide may be the place for you.

Nationwide’s Summer Law Clerk Program is designed to attract and develop candidates who could become future leaders in our organization. Our program will help you build and sharpen key legal competencies necessary for success in any legal career. 

The Summer Law Clerk Program Offers:

• Project Assignments: You will work on a broad-range of assignments in many legal areas, which may include:
• corporate litigation
• insurance law
• financial services and securities
• regulatory and legislative issues
• mergers and acquisitions
• business law
• intellectual property
• employment law
• Coaching and Feedback: You will have the opportunity to receive constructive coaching and feedback throughout the program.
• Professional Networking: You will have the opportunity to meet and work with people from a wide variety of groups within Nationwide, from attorneys, government relations and compliance professionals, to individuals across our business units- including sales, finance, marketing, and claims.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for law students who can demonstrate that they have what it takes to become a future leader at Nationwide. Our ideal candidate possesses all, or most, of the following qualifications:

• First year law student (1D or 2E)
• High academic performer (Top 30%)
• Work experience prior to law school
• The ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively
• A strong commitment to learning and teamwork

All applicants must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

How Can I Apply?

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in Nationwide’s Summer Law Clerk Program, please log in to Symplicity and proceed to the OCI tab. We will only consider complete applications. Your application should include: 

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Law School Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation

Deadline to apply is January 23, 2013.  Interviews will take place February 15, 2013.