As a State Farm intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real impact. Our internship program provides students with valuable training, mentorship, and networking opportunities while being fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 50 company. At State Farm, we believe our interns are the future of our company, and we are committed to helping you succeed!

Trystan Smith & Associates, in-house counsel for State Farm, announces the 2025 Summer Intern Program for the Salt Lake City, Utah, Claims Litigation Counsel office. Claims Litigation Counsel attorneys defend State Farm and its customers who have been sued. Summer interns work with attorneys on assigned projects, attend case events, and observe every phase of the litigation process. This may include depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and potentially jury trials. They benefit from mentoring throughout the summer, gain a balanced and realistic understanding of the function of Claims Litigation Counsel, and develop real-world civil litigation skills. This full-time internship runs from 5/19/25 through 8/1/25. The Summer Intern selected will also receive a $2,000 Intern Stipend. We work in a hybrid environment with some required presence in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, we enjoy an active civil trial practice throughout Salt Lake County. We provide a congenial and team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff.

• 2L students currently enrollment in an ABA accredited law school and remain enrolled for the duration of the internship.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• Strong research skills including familiarity with Westlaw or Lexis preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity.

Please attach the following as one combined single document and upload during the application process:

• Resume
• Transcript (unofficial copy accepted)
• Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages long)

Internship Details:

• Summer Internship Dates: 5/19/2025-8/1/2025
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week
  • Due to the short duration of the summer program, it is an expectation that hired interns will be available for the duration of the summer internship with little to no disruption in work schedule.
• Pay: $33/hour. In addition, interns selected for our summer internship program will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend!
• Work Arrangement: HYBRID - Selected interns should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment. Please note that relocation benefits will not apply.
  

***Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.***