2026 Summer Internship: Law & Leadership Program (Law School Students Only)

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Program Details

BMS’ Sandra Leung Law and Leadership Internship Program offers law students valuable career development opportunities by providing client- and customer-focused assignments under the supervision of members of our Law Department.  Interns will work with a specific group within the Department and will be matched with mentors who can provide ongoing guidance on professional development throughout their academic and professional careers.

In addition to gaining in-house experience, our program provides learning opportunities with law firms, and in different areas of the law relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.  Past activities have included direct exposure with clients and outside counsel, networking opportunities, a reception with alumni of the internship program, seminars conducted by senior management, career development programs, tours of our manufacturing facilities, and an opportunity to present to our General Counsel and the senior leadership team.  Internship positions are based primarily at our offices in Central New Jersey but may support multiple geographies.  Interns are expected to be present in the office at a minimum of three (3) days per week and should consult with their mentor(s) to ensure alignment on specific days when others will be in the office.

The hourly compensation for this assignment is $30.00/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change. The internship is paid but not expected to lead to an offer of full-time employment.

The program will run from May18, 2026 until July 26, 2026 in our Princeton, NJ office.

Qualifications & Experience

• BMS welcomes all applicants, including students who may have experienced barriers to education, such as first-generation college students, people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, military veterans and individuals with disabilities.  As an EEO employer, BMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  

• Students should have excellent academic credentials and communication skills. Applicants should also possess outstanding interpersonal skills, due to the high level of contact with clients and leaders across the organization.  

• A biology or chemistry background is strongly preferred for any candidates interested in Patent Law.  

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

Students interested in applying must apply via the Bristol Myers Squibb Workday posting by January 16, 2026. Applicants must attach a combined PDF document with the applicant’s name as the document name, to their Workday application. The combined PDF must include the items below in the following order:

• A current resume (including current law school GPA, if available); and

• A cover letter containing the following information:

  • Name of Law School and Expected Graduation Year

  • A list of the student’s top 3 areas of legal interest and the reason for their interest in the selected areas.  Please choose 3 of the focus areas listed below.

  • <