2025 Law Department Summer Internship Program

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dec 3, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Legal
Healthcare
Princeton

Requirements

The Law Department Summer Internship program is seeking qualified law students of diverse backgrounds and/or with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, who are interested in obtaining a unique experience within a world-class corporate law department.
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.

Responsibilities

Drafting, revising, structuring and counseling on routine and moderate complexity transactional matters (including mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, site/product divestitures, licenses, collaborations, digital health, procurement, real estate, IT and other transactions); and assisting with legal due diligence and signing/closing logistics.
Partner with business clients to ensure strategic alignment in all transactions, escalating matters when appropriate and coordinate with external advisors as necessary.
Identify and resolve legal issues with enterprise-wide and business mindset; and identify and help resolve business issues.
Provide legal research, analysis and/or advice, including on rights and obligations under executed agreements.
Assist with resolution of disputes under executed agreements.
Attending counseling sessions with clients and negotiations with opposing counsel.
Developing contract templates and negotiation playbooks.
Developing training programs for contracting teams.
Develop an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the commercialization and development of pharmaceutical products.
Provide solutions-oriented legal and regulatory advice to business teams regarding initiatives to advance the development and marketing of Bristol Myers Squibb products, including the appropriate development and use of promotional and non-promotional materials.
Develop an understanding of how the Compliance & Ethics team empowers BMS to lead with integrity and protect the interests of the company and its patients.
Gain exposure to the various Compliance & Ethics Centers of Expertise (including Integrity Line & Investigations; Risk, Operations, & Intelligence; Global Policy, Education, & Culture; Global Market Compliance; and Data Privacy).
Assist with data analytics, third-party due diligence, internal investigations, and/or data privacy projects to drive compliance with healthcare laws and regulations globally (e.g., FCPA, anti-kickback, PhRMA code, etc.).
Participate in global compliance projects with opportunities to learn about our global Compliance & Ethics Program and engage with compliance colleagues from around the world.
Develop an understanding of U.S. Securities laws and general corporate governance principles.
Review and update public securities disclosures, including proxy statement for annual shareholder meeting.
Research and benchmark evolving trends and updates in corporate governance.
Participate in quarterly disclosure process, including attending disclosure committee meetings and reviewing and editing quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
Develop an understanding of laws and regulations governing product development, including early stage research and late-stage clinical trials.
Participate in client meetings with key leaders in Research & Development.
Prepare written work product and deliver presentations regarding developments in laws governing pharmaceutical product development.
Participate in meetings and projects in Manufacturing & Environmental Law.
Develop knowledge of employment laws.
Research questions of law.
Participate in client meetings.
Help to develop policies or best practices.
Provide input on confidential employee investigations.
Attend mediations, depositions, and hearings for any ongoing employment litigation or disputes.
Attend witness meetings and court proceedings.
Research issues and prepare memoranda relating to litigation, including antitrust litigation, products liability, securities litigation, contract disputes, and patent litigation.
Participate in strategy calls and meetings regarding litigation and government investigations.
Assist in the preparation of USPTO and ex-US patent office responses.
Participate in counseling sessions with clients.
Research areas of Patent Law.
Develop knowledge of US and ex-US Patent Law.
Assist with legal support of global medical affairs (evidence generation, scientific communications, and publications) and commercial initiatives.
Participate in counseling sessions with client.
Research developing risks and legal issues surrounding data governance and artificial intelligence (AI).
Support development and launching of digital health products and initiatives.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Law Department Summer Internship program?

The program will run from May 19, 2025, until Friday, July 25, 2025.

What are the working hours for the internship?

Interns are expected to be present in the office at a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Is the internship program paid?

Yes, the internship is paid, with compensation at a rate of $30 per hour.

What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?

The program seeks qualified law students of diverse backgrounds with excellent academic credentials, communication skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills. A biology or chemistry background is strongly preferred for candidates interested in Patent Law.

How do I apply for the internship?

Students interested in applying must do so via the Bristol Myers Squibb Workday posting by January 10, 2025, and attach a single PDF document with their resume and cover letter.

What should be included in the cover letter?

The cover letter should include the name of your law school and expected graduation year, a list of your top 3 areas of interest, a statement on why you are an excellent candidate, and a statement about how your life experiences inform your views on diversity and inclusion.

Are there networking opportunities during the internship?

Yes, the program includes networking opportunities and a reception with alumni of the BMS Law Department internship program.

What areas of focus are available in the internship?

Areas of focus include Transactions, Regulatory Law, Compliance & Ethics, Corporate Governance/Securities, Drug Development Law, Employment Law, Litigation, Patent Law, and Medical, Commercialization & Digital Capabilities.

Is there a possibility for full-time employment after the internship?

The internship is not expected to lead to an offer of full-time employment.

Can I apply if my background doesn't perfectly match the requirements?

Yes, applicants are encouraged to apply even if their background does not perfectly align with the requirements; taking a chance could lead to transformative work opportunities.

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Mission & Purpose

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.