In-House Legal Summer Intern (3L JD)

Cisco; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Exposure to Cisco Legal leadership

Hands-on in-house experience

Job summary

Cisco's Legal Experience Acceleration Program (LEAP) offers law students an 11-week in-house summer internship across multiple practice groups, with exposure to Cisco’s mission of delivering innovative networking and collaboration technology. Interns gain hands-on experience, one-on-one mentorship, and ample networking opportunities while developing practical legal skills.

Successful completion leads to a two-year rotation program after law school graduation, culminating in placement within a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a 2L law student for academic year 2026/2027.
• Available to start May 17, 2027.
• Eligible to participate in an in-house internship program.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of groundbreaking legal issues for Cisco across practice groups.
• Support internal clients and drive projects that enable Cisco's products and services.
• Conduct legal research and deliver work to Cisco Legal's leadership.
• Gain exposure to the evolution of in-house legal practice.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals and mentors across the legal function.
• Contribute to end-of-summer projects presented to senior leadership.
• Develop practical legal skills through hands-on experience during the program.

Skills

J.D. student

Right to work in the US

Strong communication

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Cisco's Legal Experience Acceleration Program (LEAP) offers law students an 11-week in-house summer internship across multiple practice groups, with exposure to Cisco’s mission of delivering innovative networking and collaboration technology. Interns gain hands-on experience, one-on-one mentorship, and ample networking opportunities while developing practical legal skills.

Successful completion leads to a two-year rotation program after law school graduation, culminating in placement within a