In‑House Legal Summer Internship – LEAP Program

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

Job summary

Cisco Legal offers a 11‑week LEAP internship for 1L law students, providing exposure across multiple practice areas and practical in‑house experience. Interns will work on meaningful projects and gain mentorship from Cisco Legal leadership, positioning them for future opportunities within Cisco.

Participants will experience cross‑functional collaboration, broad professional development, and a direct pathway to advanced internships, building foundational in-house legal skills for a global

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 1L ABA-accredited JD program for academic year 2026/2027.
• Available to start internship on May 17, 2027.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the country where the role is based.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of legal issues to support Cisco's initiatives.
• Support internal client base across multiple practice areas.
• Drive projects to develop and sell networking, security, and collaboration products.
• Gain practical in‑house experience for today’s legal environment.
• Engage with a leading department in evolving legal practice.
• Receive hands‑on mentoring and coaching from leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree program (1L) at ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Cisco Legal offers a 11‑week LEAP internship for 1L law students, providing exposure across multiple practice areas and practical in‑house experience. Interns will work on meaningful projects and gain mentorship from Cisco Legal leadership, positioning them for future opportunities within Cisco.

Participants will experience cross‑functional collaboration, broad professional development, and a direct pathway to advanced internships, building foundational in-house legal skills for a global