Legal / Law Summer Internship Positions

Cummins Europe; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a talented law student for a summer Legal Intern role in Indianapolis, IN and/or remote home office. You will gain training across IP, commercial, litigation, labor and employment, and cybersecurity with leadership opportunities.

You will perform legal research, draft contracts, attend negotiations and lead projects. The program emphasizes mentorship and real exposure to diverse, impactful work aligned with your interests.

Qualifications

• Action oriented and able to balance competing stakeholder interests.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and personal integrity are important.
• Currently enrolled in an ABA approved law school.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and analysis
• Draft contracts using templates and established procedures
• Attend commercial negotiations, mediations, and client meetings
• Lead legal projects and process improvements
• Examine legal data to determine strategies
• Analyze potential outcomes of cases, legislation and regulation

Skills

Action oriented

Stakeholder balance

Oral and written comms

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Current ABA Law School student

Job description

We are looking for a talented Law student to join our team as a summer Legal Intern, supporting our Corporate Business in Indianapolis, IN and/or your remote home office. Our Summer Legal interns receive extensive training and mentorship, as well as exposure to legal work in a variety of practice areas such as Intellectual Property, Commercial Transactions, Litigation, Labor and Employment and Cybersecurity. At Cummins, we strive to align the legal work with your legal interests whereby you are provided with the opportunity to make an impact with a variety of projects and leadership roles. In this role, you will make a difference in one or more of the following ways:

• Perform legal research and analysis
• Draft contracts using templates and established Cummins procedures
• Attend commercial negotiations, mediations, and client meetings
• Lead legal projects and process improvements
• Examine legal data to determine strategies
• Analyze potential outcome of cases, legislation, and regulation

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Action oriented
• Balance stakeholders and/or different stakeholder interests
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Intellectual curiosity - Personal integrity

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Degree Programs Considered:

Current student in an ABA approved Law School

2027 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:

• $6,300

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Internship program criteria:

• Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/University
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred
• Must be able to complete a minimum of 10-weeks and up to a maximum of 12-weeks commitment with no interruptions
• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
• Demonstrate collaborative skills
• Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Summer Intern:

Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles):

F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Commitment:

Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.

Job Law

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Internship

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.