Patent & Innovation Law Summer Intern

Looking for an internship program where you'll make a real difference – rather than just completing busy work? Then you've come to the right place. The Cigna Group Summer Internship Program is designed to assign you projects that have a lasting impact on our business – which touches millions of people across the globe.  
  

As an intern, you'll get an inside look at your desired field, while working next to some of the best in the industry. Program activities, including an executive speaker series, volunteer events, and career development workshops, give you the opportunity to network with employees across the organization and prepare you for a full-time career. 

Where You’ll Work:

Come join our team as a Patent and Innovation Law Intern this summer! As an intern, you will work as part of the Innovation Governance Legal team. This internship is project-oriented and will provide a lot of opportunity for hands-on experience. The intern will be working on identifying patentable innovations, patent prosecution, and legal process improvement, as well as gaining knowledge of various intellectual property legal tools. In addition, the intern will work on projects to support privacy law and artificial intelligence compliance.  You will have the opportunity to collaborate within your department and across the business while learning from some of our brightest and most innovative leaders in your area of focus. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Participate in Internal Meetings including invention disclosure meetings with Innovation Governance Legal Team members, as well as The Cigna Group inventors 

• Work on key projects in areas such as identifying process improvement opportunities, e.g., within the patent process 

• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to successfully complete project work  

• Identify areas of process improvements for increased operational excellence 

• Other special projects based on need and interest, e.g., Artificial Intelligence & Privacy  

• Assist with ad-hoc legal projects that may arise as business needs change 

Qualifications: 

• Ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in Law School or have a relevant experience such as completion of a patent law course and a strong interest in patent law 

• Undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, software, or computer science, preferred 

• Strong mathematical, programming, and/or engineering skills 

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel 

• Proven ability to identify legal and business risks 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadline pressure 

Additional Information: 

• Location: This is a hybrid role aligned to our office in St. Louis, MO, Philadelphia, PA, Bloomfield, CT or Morris Plains, NJ.

• Work Authorization: One goal of this internship program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for roles with The Cigna Group post-graduation. Therefore, this temporary internship is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.  

• Schedule: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for 10-12 consecutive weeks beginning May 19, 2025.  Working days are Monday – Friday. 

• Compensation: For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate between $35.00 and $45.00 per hour depending on relevant factors, including major and year of study.