Private Sector - 1L Summer 2024
Class of 2026
Class of 2026
This MyLaw site has more on timing and resources (including NALP Directory) to find opportunities. Application periods generally begin December 1. Keep in mind that most firms only hire a handful of 1Ls, so competition is high, and most of these firms hire 1Ls through a diversity fellowship or IP patent law fellowship for students with a STEM background. The vast majority of 2L summer associates did something else during their 1L summer; the goal for 1L summer is to gain legal experience.
See resources on the Diversity MyLaw site for postings and check the Symplicity job board; deadlines can arise over winter break. Because these opportunities are comprehensively listed on the linked excel sheet, we do not duplicate these listings here.
For a sampling of opportunities, see this MyLaw site and check the Symplicity job board.
Spring semester hiring is typical. A handful start posting early, and you may start seeing application periods open in January although later is more common. There can be entities that post even earlier, like Apple, which typically posts in December although its application period tends to extend until March.
They often don’t know their hiring needs until later in the spring and close to finals, so most 1Ls pursue other opportunities.
Beverly Hills Porsche – Law Clerk (Los Angeles, CA). A car dealership company is seeking a law clerk for legal research and writing. Under supervision, the candidate will perform legal research, and draft legal briefs and memoranda. The work performed requires law school training, knowledge of legal concepts, principles, terminology and procedures and the extensive use of legal reference material. Apply here. (Posted 4.8.24)(Posting still active 5/13.24)
Boston Red Sox – 2024 Summer Legal Internship Program (Boston, MA). The Legal Internship Program at the Boston Red Sox provides interns with valuable professional experience and insight into the in-house legal counsel's role with a professional sports team. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the organizational success of a storied professional sports franchise by completing projects that have been tailored to their educational and professional interests. Interns will work directly with the attorneys in the Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management Legal Department on a number of projects in various areas of sports and entertainment law. Apply here. (Posted 11.28.23. Posting still active 5.13.24)
The District of Columbia Bar – Summer Law Clerk, NPSB (Washington, DC). The Summer Law Clerk, NPSB provides support to various pro bono projects, including the Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic, Nonprofit Office Hours, and other limited scope clinics. Hours are expected to be 15-20 hours per week. Apply here. (Posted 4.5.24)(Posting still active 5.13.24)
Decker Brands, Summer 2024 Legal Intern (Goleta, CA/Hybrid). Summer Interns are offered the opportunity to experience corporate Legal Team Focus Areas and expertise while collaborating with team members through interviews, involvement in meetings, training, and assisting as appropriate. Over the course of the Internship, Intern will rotate through eight (8) Legal Focus Areas – each one building on the last and carrying through to the next. Candidate must be available to work part time hours (approximately 30 hours per week). Paid. Apply here (Posted 3.13.24)(Posting still active 5.13.24)
ECG (healthcare consulting firm) - Legal/Contract Management Intern (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington DC, or Remote) More Info and Apply Here (Posted 5.9.24)(Still active 5.13.24)
Impact Attorneys - Summer Law Clerk (Sherman Oaks, CA). Personal injury firm seeks to hire a summer law clerk. To apply, please submit your resume to Shawn Gleizer at shawn@impactattorneys.com. https://impactattorneys.com/. (Posted 5.13.24)
Kemper Corporation - Law Clerk Extern (San Diego, CA). Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Kemper's extern program will enable you to broaden your understanding of the business, make valuable connections, and set a course for your professional journey with us. You will work on civil litigation matters that impact our clients. Kemper's extern program will enable you to broaden your understanding of the business, make valuable connections, and set a course for your professional journey with us. You will work on civil litigation matters that impact our clients. Apply here. (Posted 4.26.24). (Still active 5.13.24)
Kemper Corporation - Law Clerk Extern (Fresno, CA). Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Kemper is looking for students who want to learn, work hard, and are willing to a make real-life impact on cases that will involve attorneys and paralegals. We deliver meaningful experiences in various areas of the litigation process like pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations/arbitrations, trial, and much more. Are you ready to create your own journey by joining ours? Apply here. (Posted 5.14.24).
Kilpatrick – 1L Summer Associate (Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Walnut Creek, Washington DC, Winston Salem). Investment Management and Broker Dealer (Winston-Salem only);Patent Prosecution – Electronics & Software (Atlanta, Denver, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, or Washington DC); Patent Prosecution – Chemistry & Life Sciences (Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Walnut Creek, or Winston-Salem);Trademark & Copyright (Los Angeles only). For Patent Prosecution roles, technical backgrounds in engineering and science (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or advanced degrees in Biology, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry) are required. Apply here. (Posted 12.12.23. Posting still active 5.13.24)
Kimball Tirey & St. John - Law Clerk (Los Angeles, CA). We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. Our Los Angeles office is looking for a full-time Law Clerk to join our fast-paced team. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will assist attorneys and other individuals with filing evictions. Apply here. (Posted 5.13.24)
Law Office of Mitchell H. Shen - Law Clerk (Los Angeles, CA). Immigration law firm focusing on Removal defense and family based immigration is seeking a law clerk. The firm is based in downtown Los Angeles. The ideal candidate is interested in Immigration, and has excellent writing skills, is very organized, and can handle multiple tasks at the same time. Spanish speakers are preferred. Apply here. (Posted 5.8.24)(still active 5.13.24)
Live Nation - Regulatory & Legal Compliance Intern for the Global Ethics & Compliance Department (CA/Remote). Intern will be responsible for assisting in research, tracking, and mapping against current operations for regulations, laws, and compliance matters related to Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiaries. This intern will : Monitor and research compliance related laws, regulations, and legislative updates pertaining to Live Nation Entertainment; Proactively identify and discuss emerging compliance issues with the Compliance team, while also developing and preparing compliance reporting as necessary; Assist with drafting appropriate policies and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws & regulations; Assist with routine compliance review to ensure that regulatory and legal compliance procedures are followed and remediated as appropriate; Assist the Compliance team with implementing the recommendations and action items resulting from reviews and new law updates. More Info and Apply Here (Posted 5.15.24)
Nixon Peabody - Legal Scholars Program (San Francisco, CA). We are seeking a first- or second-year law student for an internship during summer 2024. This is a paid full-time internship working with our Construction & Real Estate Litigation Practice Group in our San Francisco office. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest and/or experience in litigation. Our interns provide legal research, writing, and other substantive support for our attorneys on projects that are both challenging and exciting. Interns will be paired with a partner mentor and receive real-time feedback. We also offer various training programs – both practice and office specific - throughout the duration of the program. Apply here. (Posted 4.25.24)(Still active 5.13.24)
Origence (Formerly CU Direct) - 2024 Summer Legal Intern (Irvine, CA or Ontario, CA- On-site). What You'll Be Doing: Research legal issues; Assist in drafting contracts, amendments, etc.; Analyze/summarize any new regulatory requirements or bulletins (legal/compliance updates); Contract management (Lexion) – support the team in managing the life cycle of contracts, tracking renewals/terminations, etc.; Utilize and help improve the contract management system (Lexion) to enhance department efficiency; Assist our attorney(s) and senior paralegal in various matters; Assist with our new contract management system More Info and Apply Here (Posted 5.10.24) (Still active 5.13.24)
PlanetArt - Legal Summer Associate/Intern - Summer 2024 (Calabasas/Remote). PlanetArt internships are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Key job responsibilities: • Undertake research projects assigned by members of the Legal Department • Assist in organizing and maintaining legal records and documentation • Collaborate with paralegals and attorneys to support ongoing cases, deals and initiatives • Analyze and summarize legal documents, statutes, and regulations • Prepare memos, reports, and presentations based on research findings • Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvement. Apply here (Posted 3.21.24)(Posting still active 5.13.24)
Precision Medical Group - Summer 2024 Legal Internship (NY, NY/Hybrid) More Info and Apply (Posted 4.18.24)(Posting still active 5.13.24)
RAZER - Summer 2024 Legal Intern (Irvine, CA). Seeking one first, second, or third year law student for a full-time, 3-month, in-office legal internship working with the Razer USA legal team on a broad range of legal research, writing, contractual, and drafting assignments for RAZER™, a leading lifestyle brand for gamers. More Info and Apply Here (Posted 5.1.24)(Still active 5.13.24)
SentinelOne · Summer 2024 Legal Intern (Remote). This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who would like to experience in-house legal counsel work in a public company and are interested in learning more about the intersection of law and technology, particularly in the field of cybersecurity. More Info and Apply Here (Posted 5.2.24) (Posting Still Active 5.13.24)
URC · Summer Global Ethics and Compliance Intern (Maryland or Remote) More Info and Apply Here (Posted 5.2.24)(Still active 5.13.24)
Viatris - Intern, Corporate Legal (Remote). Key responsibilities for this role include: Research on relevant legal topics as requested to support legal department priorities; Support the legal team in various projects and initiatives; Observe and learn processes with respect to contract review, drafting, and negotiation, as well as corporate governance matters; Meet regularly with supervising attorney and report on projects; participate in occasional legal team meetings. More Info and Apply Here (Posted 5.14.24)
West Valley Construction Co. Inc., Legal Intern (Campbell, CA). The legal intern will gain hands-on experience in construction law and contract management while assisting the team in various aspects of project operations. More Info and Apply Here (Posted 5.10.24)
WestEd - Summer 2024 Legal Intern - (San Francisco, CA/Hybrid/Remote). WestEd’s Legal Department provides strategic advice, counseling and representation to WestEd’s executive leadership, internal departments, and project teams to advance WestEd’s mission. The role will cross practice areas but will include understanding and clear drafting of Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs) relating to sponsored research projects, data privacy (particularly in the education context), inter-agency longitudinal data systems, compliance in federal contracting and research, and intellectual property. The role will also conduct basic legal research and review non-disclosure and teaming agreements. More Info and Apply Here (Posted 5.8.24)(Still active 5.13.24)
Zero Hash - Summer 2024 Legal Intern (Remote). This internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in technology law, intellectual property, privacy compliance, contracts, and other areas relevant to the tech industry. More Info and Apply Here Also on LinkedIn (Posted 5.1.24)(Still active 5.13.24)
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