Summer Legal Associate (1L) - Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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Visa · 4 days ago

Summer Legal Associate (1L) - Summer 2026

positionFoster City, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$44/hr - $44/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, and they are seeking a Summer Legal Associate (1L) to enhance the legal careers of first-year law students. This internship provides an opportunity to work in an in-house legal department, gain insights into various legal practice areas, and interact with internal business clients.

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Comp. & BenefitsbadNo H1Bnote

Responsibilities

Work closely with multiple members of the Visa legal team across a variety of practice areas
Gain valuable insights about working in-house, which can be a rare opportunity for junior lawyers
Deliver an end-of-summer presentation to senior members of the Legal team (potentially including the General Counsel)
Attend fun social events with fellow interns
Shadow members of Visa’s Legal Department
Complete projects in a variety of practice areas under supervision of Visa attorneys

Qualification

Legal research skillsWritten communicationOral communicationStrategic thinkingTeamwork skillsMotivatedFocusedInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailInnovative spirit

Required

Good standing as a first-year law student at an ABA accredited law school

Preferred

An interest in the in-house legal environment
Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership ability, personal and professional accomplishments, commitment to community service or engagement
Excellent written and oral communication and legal research skills
Strategic thinking and thought leadership
Proven ability to translate ideas into action
Teamwork, interpersonal & relationship-building skills
Attention to detail
An innovative, creative, entrepreneurial spirit that welcomes change and challenge
Motivated, focused, driven; embraces a global mindset

Company

Visa

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Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
dateFounded in 1958
location
Foster City, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.visa.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
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Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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