Summer 2027 Legal Internship

Huntington Bank; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Huntington Bank is seeking a 3L JD candidate for its Enterprise Internship Program. The internship offers hands-on legal research, memo preparation, and document review while supporting attorneys and paralegals.

Interns interact with senior leaders, participate in a variety of professional activities, and gain exposure to internal and external counsel. The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, and professional conduct, with opportunities to align with Huntington’s innovation framework and future

Qualifications

• Pursuing JD with 3L year preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through activities or work experience within a law firm or similar setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with your manager.
• Support organization and department initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to improve your department.
• Work both independently and within a team.
• Exhibit professional demeanor and strong communication skills.
• Participate in all internship events and activities.
• Engage with executives and gain exposure to the firm’s legal operations.

Skills

Legal research

Memo drafting

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor program

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description Summary:

Huntington’s internship programs provide emerging talent with meaningful, hands‑on experience aligned to their area of study. Over the course of the interns’ time at Huntington, they gain exposure to key business functions across all segments of the organization. An intern’s experience should be focused on professional growth, skill development, and practical application of academic learning. Interns participate in a structured series of development opportunities, including interactions with senior leadership and career pathing insights. The experience also includes immersion in Huntington’s award‑winning culture through community involvement and team‑based activities. Internships at Huntington are designed to help students build a strong foundation for future career success while contributing to meaningful business initiatives.

Internship Opportunities at Huntington:

Huntington offers internship opportunities for students who are currently enrolled in an academic program and seeking practical, hands‑on experience in their field of study. Internships take place during a defined period of time and are available across all business segments.

The Legal team is seeking:

Rising 3L (Winter 2027 or Spring 2028 grads) may participate in the Enterprise Internship Program, an 11‑week, role‑aligned experience where students work directly with a manager and team on meaningful business initiatives. In addition to hands‑on project work, participants gain exposure to executive leadership, participate in Huntington's innovation project, and build connections that may lead to future full‑time opportunities. All interns participate in a variety of developmental and professional activities designed to support learning and exposure to the organization.

Program components may include:

• Experience in day‑to‑day responsibilities related to their assigned team
• Exposure to broader business functions
• A structured schedule of professional development sessions
• Opportunities to engage with members of the Executive Leadership Team
• Discussions with senior leaders regarding career paths and Huntington’s business areas
• A team project focused on applying Huntington’s innovation framework to a business‑relevant problem
• Participation in volunteer activities and internal events aligned with Huntington’s culture

Legal Internship Overview

The employment law team is looking for a 3L to assist with legal research, preparing memos, reviewing and interpreting legal documents while supporting attorneys and paralegals as needed. The Legal Intern will have the opportunity to observe various legal proceedings, including court arguments, depositions, mediations, and client meetings. Within the Legal team, interns gain exposure to internal and external counsel. A focus for the law clerk intern is introductions and networking with several premier law firms across our footprint, where Huntington is a prominent client.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with your manager
• Support organization and department initiatives
• Provide recommendations to improve your department
• Work both independently and within a team
• Exhibit a professional, business‑like demeanor
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
• Aptitude - proficiency with computer software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite
• Take initiative to achieve personal career goals
• Participate in all HNB internship events
• Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for Huntington!

Basic Qualifications:

• High School graduate
• Enrolled in JD program at accredited law school, preferably going into the 3L year
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through extracurricular activities and/or work experience within a law firm, clerking, or doing legal research
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office® applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Course(s) of study applicable to the area of business
• Ability to maintain professional composure in a dynamic work environment that often requires management and completion of multiple tasks
• Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to apply logical/critical thought processes when developing solutions
• Ability to display a positive business presence with management and external personnel
• A strong interest in financial services
• Relevant Majors: JD with undergraduate degree in finance or business

Exempt Status:

(Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

No Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F‑1 students, H‑1B professionals, O‑1 workers, TN workers, E‑3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Welcome to Huntington!

At Huntington, we look out for people. From reinventing banking with game‑changing innovations to building an internal culture that creates lifelong bonds, together, we can make people’s lives better. And amazing things happen when we look out for each other. We prove it every day. Whether it’s helping a colleague or collaborating on a new tool that will revolutionize the way people save money, our actions can have a huge impact. Our colleagues look out for people with a Can‑Do Attitude, Service Heart and Forward Thinking. Those are our values—simple but powerful. Each of them pushes us do the right thing, to do right by people. Because people are what matter. If that sounds like you, we hope you’ll apply to join our team.

If you’d like to learn more about how Huntington looks out for people, visit https://www.huntington.com/lookingout

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