Benefits Overview

CoBank interns get real-life exposure to the daily duties of their group. They spend the summer as a valued member of their respective team, learning business skills and assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the bank’s operations. An additional focus of the summer intern will be to complete a capstone project that will seek to add value to the team they are supporting. 

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose
• Time-Off Package: 2 days of vacation; accrued sick time
• Competitive Compensation & Housing Stipend
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Robust training and development with CoBank University
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day, and Associate Directed Donation
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion

Job Description

Internship Dates

• Start Date: June 1, 2026
• End Date: August 7, 2026

What You'll Do

Over your 10-week paid internship, our Legal Intern will split time between the Office of the General Counsel, which provides corporate and regulatory support for the bank, and Legal/Loan Processing, which documents the bank’s loans. The intern will perform legal audits and signatory authority reviews, learn about loan and collateral documentation and assist with contract reviews. In addition, this intern will shadow attorneys on conference calls and participate in team meetings. They will learn about the board relations process and provide assistance as needed. At the end of the summer, the Legal intern will present a capstone project. A typical project might include conducting an in-depth analysis and legal research and preparing a memorandum, making a lasting impact on the Legal team.

This is a paid position for a first-year law student working toward a degree in Law at the University of Colorado at Boulder or University of Denver.

Interns work approximately 40-hours per week.

Locations

• Denver

Compensation Information

• Master's Student: $25.85/hour
• Summer Stipend: $3,500
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Essential Functions

This job description is not intended to include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications that may be associated with the job.  Management reserves the right to add, subtract, or change the duties of the job at any time.

Education

• Currently enrolled in and working toward a degree in Law University of Colorado at Boulder or University of Denver and in good academic standing

Work Experience

Other Qualifications

• Interest in corporate, transactional, banking or finance law
• A basic knowledge of cooperative principles and the desire to expand in this area
• Proven administrative skills with a thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Ability to identify and process documents, both hard copy and electronically
• Ability to respond to telephone or in-person inquiries and daily assignments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Aptitude for learning other software applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in agriculture, banking, or financial services industry

About CoBank

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing recruiting@cobank.com. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.