At TDS Telecom our interns are our future workforce. We provide you with the opportunity to get hands-on learning in a real-world environment, while helping you to sharpen your skills and knowledge in the designated area you are pursuing in school or your career. Our goal is to help make you successful to compete for opportunities within our company now or in the future. Whether you join us directly after your internship, or you find your way back to TDS later on in your career, our mission is that you leave us better and more knowledgeable than when you started!

If this sounds like the type of environment you want to join, our Legal Department is seeking a motivated Legal Intern to join us! As a Legal Intern, you would work closely with the attorneys within TDS Telecom’s Legal Department, which provides legal services to TDS Telecom and its subsidiaries. 

Work Schedule: This is a full-time summer internship opportunity starting June 2025, with the possibility of continuing part-time during the school year. The expected schedule for weekly hours is as follows:

• 30+ hours per week during the Summer of 2025
• Potential for 10-15 hours per week during the school year 
• Your work will be completed during core business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, and your maximum hours will vary depending on the semester and your school obligations

We offer flexible scheduling because we understand that school comes first.

Location: This position will be Hybrid working out of Madison, WI. The selected candidate will be expected to report to our local office in Madison,WI 1-2 days per week. 

Pay: The base pay rate offered for this position is expected to be $20/hour.

Why Intern at TDS?

• Exposure to real-world scenarios and problems to grow your skills
• Interns are eligible for medical benefits on day one of employment
• 401k with company-provided match
• 2 weeks of paid sick time
• Intern Associate Resource group to connect with interns across the company!
• Exposure to leadership for mentoring and coaching
• Opportunities for full-time roles and conversions

We anticipate that the legal intern will have the opportunity to assist with some or all of the following activities, under the close supervision of and in conjunction with the TDS Telecom attorneys: 

• Research/review/analyze legal issues and questions submitted by internal departments on topics ranging from contract negotiation and drafting, employment/HR issues, state and federal regulation, government contracting, privacy/HIPAA/GDPR, and commercial real estate transactions;
• Review and revise corporate contracts and participate in contract negotiations;
• Review and revise corporate contract templates;
• Review and analyze existing customer contracts and implement compliance plans;
• Review and suggest improvements to the company's legal processes, procedures and policies; and
• Research/review/analyze Federal Acquisition Regulations and other rules and regulations that apply to federal government (sub)contractors.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a JD student or accepted to an accredited law school for Fall 2025
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Other Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Detail oriented
• Strong analytical problem solving skills and critical thinking
• Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks and problem solve
• Solid work ethic and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Previous work experience in a business or corporate setting
• Rising 2L or 3L
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Do you meet all of the Required Qualifications, but aren't sure if your experience meets the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that some candidates may not apply for jobs unless they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications, when, in fact, they have the skills and experience to be successful in the role!  Experience and skills come in many different forms and may not always look identical to what we have on paper, but still lead to success in the role. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have what it takes to be successful in the position, apply today! 

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others.  Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates.  Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). 

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law.

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com. 
  
TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.