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Cisco · 1 day ago

Legal Rising 2L (Intern) - United States

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$44K/yr - $185K/yr

Start in 2026 Spring

Cisco is a global leader in technology and innovation, seeking a Legal Rising 2L intern for their Legal Experience Acceleration Program (LEAP). The intern will gain exposure to various legal practice areas and work on groundbreaking legal issues while supporting Cisco's mission of building innovative technologies.

Communications InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work on an array of groundbreaking legal issues for the company that is powering an inclusive future for all

Gain experience and exposure to a wide variety of practice areas while supporting our internal client base

Drive projects designed to enable the business to develop and sell leading networking, security and collaboration products and services

Obtain practical in-house experience that will leave you better equipped to contend in today’s complex legal environment

Benefit from exposure to a department widely viewed as a leader in the evolution of legal practice

Gain a better understanding of the client perspective through hands-on mentoring and coaching

Research and deliver and end-of-summer project to Cisco Legal's Senior Leadership Team

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeLegal researchCommunication skillsInterest in legal careerAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor degree program at an ABA-accredited law school as a 1L law student for academic year 2025/2026

Available to start in our internship program as part of a cohort on May 18, 2026

Able to legally live and work in the country for which you are applying, without visa support or sponsorship either during the summer internship or during the potential rotation period following law school graduation

Preferred

Focused attention to detail and ability to work both independently and cohesively with a team

Outstanding organizational and communication skills

Strong interest in starting a legal career as an in-house attorney

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability coverage

Basic life insurance

10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

1 paid day off for employee’s birthday

Paid year-end holiday shutdown

4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

Flexible vacation time off program

80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter

Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

Company

Cisco

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Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.

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