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Fenwick & West · 10 hours ago

2027 2L Privacy Summer Associate

Silicon Valley

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$225K/yr - $225K/yr

Fenwick & West is dedicated to serving technology and life sciences companies, from innovators to market leaders in various industries. They are seeking qualified law students for their 2027 Summer Program, focusing on Privacy & Cybersecurity law, providing comprehensive legal services related to cybersecurity.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

We are seeking qualified law students who expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2027 Summer Program and who are interested in a career in Privacy & Cybersecurity law to join our group for our 2027 summer program in our NY, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley offices

We provide our clients with comprehensive cybersecurity legal services, from governance, preparedness, and compliance to data breach response, and defense of regulatory investigations and multidistrict class-action litigation

Applicants will be evaluated holistically on the merits of their application materials and interviews

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

If you would like to also apply for our Scholarship please include a personal statement of no more than 300 words that articulates the ways in which your background, life experiences, values, character, and worldview influence your decision to apply for the Scholarship

Applicants are also encouraged to provide illustrations of their commitment to a more inclusive legal industry and provide information around their specific interest in a summer associate position with Fenwick

Qualification

Privacy LawCybersecurity LawLegal ResearchRegulatory ComplianceCommunication Skills

Required

Qualified law students who expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2027 Summer Program

Interest in a career in Privacy & Cybersecurity law

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

Ability to participate in and complete Fenwick's 2027 Summer Program

Submission of 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

Personal statement of no more than 300 words for those applying for the 2L Scholarship

Preferred

Demonstrated a commitment to a more inclusive legal industry

Illustrations of commitment to a more inclusive legal industry and 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

Silicon Valley, CA, US

501-1000 employees

http://fenwick.com

H1B Sponsorship

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