The job profile for this position is Co-Op/Intern (US Only), which is a Band 1 Professional Career Track Role.

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Make an Impact: Your Summer Starts Here!

Are you ready to launch your legal career and make a real difference? At Cigna Healthcare, our Legal Internship Program is more than just a summer job—it’s a chance to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of healthcare and touch millions of lives. Join a team of ambitious, compassionate experts who believe in growth, collaboration, and making every experience count.

Responsibilities: Strategic Contributions & Outcomes

• Conduct legal research and deliver concise analysis to support business decisions and compliance initiatives.

• Review, draft, and edit contracts and legal documents, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of policies and procedures that drive legal compliance and operational excellence.

• Engage in special projects that advance the Legal Team’s strategic goals and support Cigna’s mission to improve health outcomes.

• Build professional relationships through networking with in-house counsel, business leaders, and cross-functional partners, gaining exposure to diverse legal career paths.

Required Qualifications

• Current law school student in good academic standing at an accredited institution.

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

• Completion of first year of law school by internship start date.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in team environments and show professional work habits.

• Capacity to understand situational context and respond with logical analysis.

• Ethical use of technology to enhance productivity and achieve goals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• This position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc. , now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel.

• Interest in healthcare law, compliance, or regulatory affairs.

• Demonstrated initiative in academic, professional, or community settings.

Additional Information

• Location: Bloomfield, CT or St. Louis, MO. In-office presence expected 3–4 days per week.

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), starting May 18- July 24th, 2026 (10 weeks)

• Internship Orientation: May 18–20, 2026, in Bloomfield, CT

Join us this summer and grow your skills, expand your network, and help us deliver on our promise to improve health and vitality for those we serve. Your journey starts here!

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration.  Policy can be reviewed at this link.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.