Applications for this job are now closed
Following a successful pilot scheme last summer, Cummins are delighted to announce their new and exclusive Internship opportunity, in partnership with Gowling WLG.
Cummins are a global engineering leader that designs, manufactures, sells and services engines, power generation systems and related technologies. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, the company serves customers in more than 190 countries through its network of 600 company-owned and independent distributor facilities and more than 7,400 dealer locations. An award winning, Fortune 200 employer, with sales of $24bn last year, the company has well developed plans for further profitable growth.
Being a good lawyer goes beyond just understanding the law. This opportunity has been designed to provide an insight into the perspective of life as a lawyer, working within the in-house legal team at a multinational corporation, understanding the business and how the client operates. In turn, the opportunity to gain experience from the perspective of an international commercial law firm, advising their clients, collaborating across teams and sectors within the firm.
Applications are now open for the programme, and current students/alumni, who meet the relevant criteria, are eligible to apply. If you think that this might be of interest to you, please read the following information carefully.
What does the programme involve?
Two students or graduates will be recruited for the Internships, scheduled to take place from 12 June – 23 June.
The successful applicants will experience first-hand legal experience for one-week at Gowling WLG 's London office, 4 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2AU, followed by the following week spent at Cummins' London office, 10 Eastbourne Terrace, London, W2 6LG.
Who is eligible for the programme?
We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, and for this internship we are encouraging individuals from Black heritage backgrounds. Given the low levels of representation of people from Black heritage backgrounds in our industry, we believe this internship will help towards addressing this imbalance and levelling the playing field within the legal sector.
In order to be eligible, you should meet the following criteria:
- You are an undergraduate or graduate
- You are interested in working as a Solicitor in the UK
Please note, preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- You attended a non-fee paying school for your secondary education
- You have been in receipt of Free School Meals
- You have lived under local authority care (e.g. in foster care or a care home)
- You have regularly undertaken paid work during university term time
How do I apply?
In order to be considered for this Internship, you should submit the attached application form and a CV of no more than two pages in length by the deadline of 5pm on Friday 14 April 2023.
Click 'apply now' to send an email application.
