FCBA Public Policy Summer 2026 Internship

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This role is for current active participants in the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) 2025 Diversity Pipeline Program. If you are interested in a Verizon internship but are not part of the FCBA, please see our other roles available at verizon.com / campus.

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Verizon's FCBA Public Policy Internship Program seeks to attract, develop and support law students who are interested in pursuing legal careers in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) law and policy. This internship for 1L's will provide exposure to the practice of law in a corporate legal setting and introduce interns to the diverse and complex nature of in-house legal practice at Verizon.

Interns will work in partnership with Verizon's Public Policy Summer Interns and contribute to meaningful projects in our Public Policy and Government Affairs Organization. You will use your drive and enthusiasm to contribute to and learn about the diverse areas of law covered by our regulatory and legislative offices. Interns will also have the opportunity to work with different areas of the Verizon legal department, including Verizon's worldwide Pro Bono Program. What you learn will help you grow professionally and personally.

In this role, you may have the opportunity to :

Research and summarize legal developments and / or case law in practice areas such as Antitrust, M&A, Compliance, Labor and Employment, IP, and Privacy.

Contribute to projects that relate to state and / or federal regulatory issues affecting the communications industry.

Produce written work product subject to our confidentiality restrictions.

Go on field trips to different offices, the US Capital, the Federal Communications Commission, and more to learn about different aspects of the law.

You must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.

In this hybrid internship, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. This hybrid internship will be based out of Washington, DC. If relocation is required, relocation assistance may be available.

If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings as well in order to be considered.

You're a motivated self-starter. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.

You'll need to have :

Must be an active participant in the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) 2025 Diversity Pipeline Program..

Current full-time enrollment as a first-year law student in a law degree program with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.

Willingness to work in Washington, DC.

Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

Even better if you have one or more of the following :

Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession (e.g., through membership in affinity groups, academic coursework, extra curricular and volunteer activities, etc).

Demonstrated strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrated independent thinking, relationship management, and attention to detail.

Analytical and leadership skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

After the internship is successfully completed, you'll become part of our Intern Alumni Network, with benefits like mentorship touch-bases, continued access to career panels and networking events and inclusion in our annual alumni events.

Compensation :

The base pay rate for this position is $28.00 / hour.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

In addition to building your skills and experiences, you will be eligible to participate in our robust 401(k) Savings Plan which provides a dollar-for-dollar company match on the first 6% of your contributions as a percentage of your eligible pay. You will also be eligible for holiday pay, as applicable.