Legal Summer Intern Rising 2L (Intern) - United States

Please note 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. Meet the Team     We are a team of 550+ Legal and Compliance professionals in 25+ countries committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment as we work together to drive Cisco’s success. We serve as trusted advisors to the business – problem solving, navigating complexities, and enabling transformation along the way. We use technology to make life easier –   demonstrating   Cisco’s innovative networking and collaboration tools to enable flexible, hybrid work. And we adopt the responsibility to be a force for good – donating our time and   expertise   through pro bono and community impact initiatives.   Cisco Legal is a global, multidisciplinary team of attorneys and legal professionals. The legal group works closely across all aspects of Cisco to provide well-documented legal solutions, helping the company build creative, innovative technologies for customers worldwide. You will have an opportunity to gain a vast   deal   of exposure and experience in the legal field, while using   new technologies .   We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are   provided   reasonable accommodation to   participate   in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.   Please contact us to request accommodation.   Your Impact     Cisco’s Legal Experience Acceleration Program (LEAP) recruits 1L 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 Rising 2L summer internship provides a direct pathway to a Rising 3L summer internship, followed by a 2-year rotation program after law school graduation, and   ultimately placement   in a legal function to begin your in-house legal career.   During the internship, LEAP participants will:    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   Minimum Qualifications     Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor degree program at an ABA-accredited law school as a 1L law student for academic year 202 6 /202 7   Available to start in our internship program as part of a cohort on May 1 7 , 202 7   Preferred Qualifications     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.   Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.  Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 p