Legal Rising 3L JD (Intern) - United States
About The Position
This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Cisco’s Legal Experience Acceleration Program (LEAP) recruits law students for an 11-week in-house summer internship. Interns will have the chance to work across various legal practice groups, helping to enable Cisco’s mission of building innovative technologies for customers worldwide. We provide a wide range of learning opportunities and experiences to help provide a rewarding experience, including flexible opportunities to engage with Cisco team members, one-on-one executive mentorship, ample networking opportunities, and access to skills training and career development resources. Successful completion of the summer internship leads directly to our 2-year rotation program after law school graduation, culminating in placement within a legal function to launch your in-house legal career.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor degree program at an ABA-accredited law school as a 2L law student for academic year 2026/2027
- Available to start in our internship program as part of a cohort on May 17, 2027
Nice To Haves
- Applicants must have the right to work in the country where the role is based.
- 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.
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
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- paid holidays
- floating holiday
- paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- paid days off for personal wellness
- paid vacation time
- flexible vacation time off program
- sick time off
- paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses
- performance-based incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
