Summer 2025 Graduate / Legal Intern- L2 Students (Year 2)

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2025 Summer Internship Program

FINRA is dedicated to providing you an internship opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the securities industry with an employer that places a high value on the professional and personal growth of our employees. We set the bar high – we are looking for interns that are strong academically, can bring results, and are committed to exceeding expectations. We need you to represent the highest standards of personal integrity and organizational values. If you would like to contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a professional organization that values intelligence, integrity and initiative, then consider an Internship with FINRA.

We are seeking a well-qualified individual for a Legal Internship in our Statutory Disqualification Department.

Summary
Job Description Summary
Under supervision of Statutory Disqualification, the Legal Intern may engage in the following activities:
Perform research, review transcripts of hearings, exhibits and other evidence, as well as motions and briefs filed by the parties on appeal. Outline and summarize the significant points involved.
Assist in researching and drafting decisions of the National Adjudicatory Council, as well as appellate briefs to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Participate in special projects as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Possible activities and responsibilities include:

• Analysis of surveillance alerts, trade data and other evidence obtained in connection with Financial Crimes investigations.

• Learning how to determine member firm regulatory compliance. 

• Assisting in reviewing and analyzing customer complaints and investigations.

• Assisting with reviewing, analyzing, and comparing documents and information on firm finances, policies, procedures, practices, and products to security industry rules, regulations and guidelines.

• Assisting in preparing memoranda and reports regarding investigations.

• Collecting, preparing and itemizing exhibits for reports of investigations.

• Assisting in collecting historical pricing data utilizing market trade data and prepare FINRA's examination schedules. 

• Performing research on various matters

Education/Experience Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will be pursuing a Graduate degree, J.D. or L.L.M.

• Work experience in a financial, brokerage or investment environment is a plus but is not necessary.

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor.

• Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work with others to meet deadlines.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.

Working Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in an office environment.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position.  It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

To be considered for our Summer Internship Program, please submit the following to the Internship opportunity that is the best match to your ambitions:

• A cover letter (i.e. outlining your area of interest, what you hope to achieve through this program, what you can contribute to the organization and your current GPA) and

• Your current resume.

​Note - A transcript is not required with your initial resume submission, but those students selected for an interview may be required to submit a transcript at that time.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, WA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Hourly Rate $24.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $33.00
CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Hourly Rate $22.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $31.00

IL*: Minimum Hourly Rate $22.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $31.00
Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Hourly Rate $24.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $33.00

MA/WA: Minimum Hourly Rate $22.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $33.00

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Hourly Rate $24.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $33.00

NJ: Minimum Hourly Rate $22.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $33.00

NY: Minimum Hourly Rate $24.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $33.00