2026 2L Corporate Summer Associate
Seattle, OR - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary:
Fenwick began as a group of upstart lawyers in Silicon Valley with a big vision for the business of technology. Today with a team over 500 lawyers strong and with six offices strategically located in tech hubs across the United States we are just as committed to constantly evolving and expanding our world and that of our clients.Were a diverse and spirited team of unconventional minds close collaborators and passionate advocates with as much technical insight as legal prowess. Our clientsfrom startups to market leadersare changing the world through relentless innovation and we are standing right beside them helping them make it happen. Our lawyers are constantly redefining what is possible when it comes to the practice of law and leveling up our clients at every stage of growth.
Named both 2024 Life Sciences Practice Group of the Year and 2024 Technology Practice Group of the year by Law360 we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering deep experience and technical skill that helps innovators at the forefront of their industries shatter boundaries and redefine whats possible.
Job Description:
We are seeking qualified second year law students who expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2026 Summer Program. Our goal during the Summer Associate Program is to provide a realistic professional and meaningful experience. Our team will provide you with a practical and exciting view of the legal industry. Youll experience challenging days filled with client work mentorship and relationship-building opportunities. Your summer will also be punctuated with training programs professional development exercises and events and activities. Summer Associates observe and when possible assist in trials hearings depositions and negotiations and participate in client meetings and closings.
Please submit a cover letter current resume undergraduate transcript and law school transcript.Cover letters should state office and practice group interest. Applicants may apply to the following practices: Corporate Litigation Tax Technology Transactions and Regulatory. 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. Transcripts may be sent to when available.
The anticipated annual compensation for this position which will be paid on a pro-rated basis is: $225000.
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Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical emotional and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellbeing.
The anticipated annual compensation for this position which will be paid on a pro-rated basis is: $225000
Required Experience:
IC