Fellowship Recruiting 2026 - 2027

ZwillGen • Washington, DC

237d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

ZwillGen PLLC, a leading boutique law firm focused on the intersection of law and technology, is seeking candidates for its 2026-2027 Fellowship Program. The program presents a unique opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most experienced privacy, AI, and data security lawyers representing the biggest names in technology, and it’s a great place to start your career. The ZwillGen Fellow position is for attorneys who have graduated from law school (or will have by June 2026), taken the bar exam (or plan to do so before or near their start date), and are new entrants into the workforce as full-time attorneys. The Fellow position is slated to last for 12 months with a salary of $115,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience. The Fellow billable hour requirement is set low (1,250 hours per year) to enable Fellows to have time to attend regulatory or legislative hearings, meetings and events, and to leave time for pursuit of individual areas of interest, such as writing substantive articles, or meaningfully participating in working groups created by external organizations such as the Future of Privacy Forum, CDT, IAPP or other civil society organizations. Following the 12-month Fellowship, Fellows may be invited to join ZwillGen in a full-time attorney role and/or will be provided significant assistance in finding their next position.

Requirements

• Graduated from law school or will graduate by June 2026.
• Taken the bar exam or plan to do so before or near the start date.
• A zeal for technology and relevant classes in law school on technology-related subjects.
• Experience working with a technology company, privacy or civil liberties organization, or relevant regulatory agency is a plus.
• Ability to provide high-quality legal analysis.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a good sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in privacy law and community engagement.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring others and giving back through pro bono work.
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for learning in privacy, law, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with ZwillGen attorneys on Internet privacy, security, e-commerce, and surveillance issues.
• Provide high-quality legal analysis in a concise and cogent manner.
• Engage in client development, speaking and writing engagements, blogging, and marketing.
• Assist with litigation, FTC and State AG investigations, and data breaches.
• Help develop firm forms and precedent materials.
• Participate in regulatory or legislative hearings, meetings, and events.
• Contribute to firm events and assist in internal programming and planning.

Benefits

• Salary range of $115,000-$125,000.
• Low billable hour requirement (1,250 hours per year).
• Potential for full-time role after fellowship.
• Significant assistance in finding the next position after fellowship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees