LPAC Legal Intern Summer 2027

Legal, Public Affairs and Compliance (LPAC) Intern – Summer 2027

This role is hybrid, with associates in the office 3 days per week. Alternate locations may be considered for candidates living within commuting distance of an office. Candidates outside a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered, unless accommodation is required by law.

The LPAC Intern completes a structured rotation across Elevance Health's LPAC teams, working directly with experienced professionals on projects supporting its health insurance and health-services businesses.

This internship is designed for rising second-year law students. It offers practical research and drafting experience, mentorship, professional development, and exposure to the legal and regulatory issues facing a national healthcare company. Interns rotate through various businesses and learn to provide advice under the direct supervision of experienced LPAC leaders, working on complex problems that could affect a $200 billion business and its millions of members and patients. Interns gain in-house legal experience at the intersection of law, healthcare, business compliance, and public policy.

The program is a 12-week, full-time internship running from May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027.

How you will make an impact

• Assist in a variety of assigned projects.
• Perform research and analysis on complex issues.
• Identify solutions and recommendations for LPAC and business leaders.
• Contribute to team results by providing solutions to business problems of moderate scope and impact.
• Apply department protocol and use judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate actions.
• Research principles and precedents, consult higher-level associates, draft and execute documents or communications, and gather relevant case information.
• Learn about risk identification and mitigation in the health insurance industry or the associate's technical area of expertise.
• Report to department management on identified business exposure, associated risks, and mitigation techniques in use.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Completion of the first year of law school by the program start date.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to apply problem-solving, strategic-thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Interest in developing public speaking and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, etc.).

The posted salary range for in-person or virtual candidates in these locations is $20.64 to $38.32 per hour. Pay is set by legitimate, non-discriminatory factors, and the company is committed to equal pay for equal work.