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Fenwick & West · 16 hours ago

2027 2L Corporate Summer Associate

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$225K/yr - $225K/yr

Fenwick & West is a leading law firm in Silicon Valley, known for its commitment to innovation in the legal field. They are seeking law students for their 2027 Summer Associate Program, which aims to provide practical experience in the legal industry through client work and mentorship.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide a realistic, professional, and meaningful experience during the Summer Associate Program

Experience challenging days filled with client work, mentorship, and relationship-building opportunities

Participate in training programs, professional development exercises, and events and activities

Observe and assist in trials, hearings, depositions, and negotiations when possible

Participate in client meetings and closings

Qualification

Legal researchClient communicationTrial assistanceNegotiation skillsMentorship

Required

Expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2027 Summer Program

Enrolled full-time in an American Bar Association-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 at the time of application

Can participate in and complete Fenwick's 2027 Summer Program

Submit a cover letter, current resume, undergraduate transcript and law school transcript to apply for the 2027 Summer Program

Cover letters should state office and practice group interest

Applications may be submitted without a current law school transcript but will not be considered complete until that transcript is received

Preferred

Demonstrated a commitment to a more inclusive legal industry

Illustrations of commitment to a more inclusive legal industry

Specific interest in a summer associate position with Fenwick

Benefits

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

Company

Fenwick & West

Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly traded global enterprises.

Founded in 1972