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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Law position in Washington, DC from May – August 2024.

Job Summary

The Intern, Law works closely with the Legal department to assist in providing the highest quality, cost effective and pro-active legal services to CN to protect and promote the organization’s people, business, and reputation. During the internship, the candidate works with leaders within the company on key projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and draft memos
• Help prepare for and attend hearings with Counsel
• Review contracts
• Assist with the preparation of department communications (e.g., gather subjects, help with the drafting and revision of the texts)
• Assist Counsel on various projects

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of legal search databases (CanLii, Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and Nexus)
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Demonstrates active listening
• Applies critical thinking
• Communicates with impact

Education

• Working towards university-based Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.), or equivalent program

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

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About CN
CN is a world-class transportationleader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and tothe communities it serves, CNsafely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufacturedproducts, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connectingCanada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributingto community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed toprograms supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. AtCN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers,providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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