Summer 2027 Intern - Law - Houston, TX CLC

State Farm; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern stipend

Hybrid work environment

Office location in Houston

Job summary

State Farm is seeking a rising 3L Summer Law Intern in Houston, TX, for 2027. The role offers litigation exposure, one-on-one mentoring, and observation of all phases of litigation in a busy civil trial practice. The internship runs 6/2/27–8/11/27, with a hybrid work arrangement and a $33/hour pay rate plus a $2,000 stipend.

The ideal candidate is a 2L with top-half class rank, strong research, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a 2L student in an ABA accredited law school and must remain enrolled as a student for the duration of the internship.
• 2L students in the top half of their class
• Strong research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Expose to litigation and trial practice and work one-on-one with attorneys on assigned projects.
• Observe every phase of litigation and have a designated mentor throughout the internship.
• Hybrid work environment with in-office and remote time; full-time summer schedule from 6/2/27 to 8/11/27.
• Pay is $33 per hour with a $2,000 internship stipend; opportunity for transition to part-time in the 2027/2028 school year.

Skills

Strong research skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

2L ABA-accredited law school enrollment

Job description

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

Responsibilities

Linda M. Villarreal & Associates, staff counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in Houston, Texas, is hiring a rising 3L Summer Law Intern (Class of 2028) who will have exposure to litigation and trial practice. The internship strives to provide a balanced and realistic representation of the function of Claims Litigation Counsel, as well as real-world exposure to a multitude of legal services being provided. The selected individual will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with attorneys on assigned projects, observe every phase of litigation, and will have a designated mentor throughout the internship. The internship has a full-time schedule in the summer beginning Wednesday, June 2, 2027, through Wednesday, August 11, 2027, with the potential to transition to a part-time schedule during the 2027/2028 school year. The selected intern will be paid $33/ hour and operate in a hybrid environment (combination of in-office and remote). The Summer Intern selected will also receive a $2000 Intern Stipend. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organizational skills, an energetic/positive attitude, legal research knowledge, and the ability to work well under deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.

Located in Houston, Texas, we enjoy an active, busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented, professional work environment with skilled support staff.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a 2L student in an ABA accredited law school and must remain enrolled as a student for the duration of the internship.
• 2L students in the top half of their class
• Strong research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Internship Details:

• Summer Internship Dates: 6/2/27-8/11/2027
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week
  • Due to the short duration of the summer program, it is an expectation that hired interns will be available for the duration of the summer internship with little to no disruption in work schedule.
• Pay: $33/hour. In addition, interns selected for our summer internship program will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend!
• Work Arrangement: HYBRID - Selected interns should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment. Please note that relocation benefits will not apply. Based on this requirement, we are seeking students from local area law schools.
• Office Location: 1221 Lamar, Suite 900, Houston, TX 77010

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Our Benefits

We are excited to offer our interns a tailored set of benefits with a range of valuable perks to help support you during your time with us!

Time Off

• 40 hours of Life Leave
• Military Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18)
• Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18)
• Commuter Benefits

Miscellaneous Benefits

• Wellness programs
• US Discount program
• Good Neighbor Grant program
• Matching Gift program
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Company Holidays