About this role
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Allstate Insurance Company, a Fortune 100 organization, is home to one of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated in‑house legal departments. We are currently seeking Summer Law Clerk candidates to join our Law & Regulation Department.
As one of the most comprehensive in‑house legal operations in the country, Allstate’s Law & Regulation Department offers a dynamic environment focused on professional development, innovation, and work that has meaningful, enterprise‑wide impact. The Summer Clerkship offers exceptional opportunity for first-year law students to gain hands‑on experience while contributing to high‑quality legal work that supports Allstate’s mission and business.
Allstate’s summer law clerk program is a paid, ten-week hybrid experience. This position is based in Allstate’s Washington, D.C. Federal Affairs Office, where law clerks will work onsite 2–3 days per week. Travel to Allstate’s Chicago offices will be required. The clerkship offers summer law clerks the opportunity to work with multiple divisions within the department, including Global Litigation, Employment Law, Business Law, Compliance, Corporate Law, and Government and Industry Relations. Allstate’s Law & Regulation Department operates under a clear structure, giving law clerks visibility into how legal work directly supports business growth and risk mitigation.
A summer law clerk’s responsibilities include legal research, preparation of legal memoranda, and oral presentations under the supervision of a licensed Allstate attorney. Law Clerks will be paired with a dedicated attorney-mentor and will participate in structured programming that highlights how the department executes its legal and strategic goals. They may also observe internal strategy sessions, and business-unit briefings. Law Clerks in the D.C. office will also have opportunities to engage directly with federal and state lawmakers, observe policy development, and support federal affairs initiatives.
The salary is competitive, and the position begins in early June 2026. Ideal candidates should have outstanding research and writing skills, along with effective oral communication skills. Allstate is looking for students to join us after successfully completing their first year of law school (Rising 2Ls) who demonstrate change agility and embrace cross-functional collaboration, and innovation. Law clerks will gain exposure to initiatives aligned with Law & Regulation’s enterprise-wide goals, including innovation in legal operations, AI and data analytics integration, legal system abuse mitigation efforts, climate-related strategies, and cross-functional business partnerships. Students interested in government affairs, corporate practice, complex litigation, regulatory policy, and legal innovation are strongly encouraged to apply. This role is particularly well suited for students with an interest in government affairs, public policy, or the intersection of law and legislative advocacy. Law school transcripts are required. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is expected, along with demonstrated excellence in research, writing, and analytical skills.
Skills
Legal Research Writing, Legal WritingJoining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.
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About Allstate
At Allstate, we're advocates for peace of mind and a good life. And that comes through in everything we do.
From building innovative teams that truly understand our customers' needs, to challenging each other to develop our careers in a meaningful way, and finally to the incredible results we're able to achieve together.
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What you'll do
- Summer law clerks will conduct legal research, prepare legal memoranda, and make oral presentations under the supervision of a licensed attorney. They will also engage with multiple divisions within the Law & Regulation Department and participate in structured programming.
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