Hit the Ground Running at Fenwick
Diverse perspectives make us better problem-solvers and a stronger team, and we are always looking for individuals who can contribute to our shared success. Whether you are studying toward a career in law, are a student of sciences or engineering, or are interested in professional internships, Fenwick has opportunities for students of all levels.
Law Students
Fenwick offers law school students a rare mix of opportunities. As a midsize firm with a national presence, our platform supports vibrant relationships with established companies such as Amazon, Cisco Systems and Google, and yet our scale gives new lawyers opportunities to do consequential work early on and rise quickly in their careers.
This is my second summer back at Fenwick, and it has cemented in my mind how special this firm is. Not only is it an incredible place to work if you are interested in startups and technology, but the people here are truly welcoming and supportive."
Summer Associate
2020 - 2021 Programs
Fenwick's Summer Program
At Fenwick, summer associates will work on real-world assignments critical to our clients’ business strategies. Every individual joins a mentoring circle—with one partner, one junior associate and one member from the firm’s diversity committee or an affinity group—to help navigate the Fenwick experience. Summer associates are also supported with legal training and development programs, and partake in social and networking opportunities that are a hallmark of our friendly culture and essential to developing a professional career.
Year after year we are wowed by the talented and accomplished people who join our team for the summer. If you are interested in learning more about Fenwick’s summer program, please contact recruiting@fenwick.com. Check for openings.
Our 2022 program is underway and we are proud to have students from 20+ law schools from across the U.S.
At Fenwick, summer associates will work on real-world assignments critical to our clients’ business strategies. Every individual joins a mentoring circle—with one partner, one junior associate and one member from the firm’s diversity committee or an affinity group—to help navigate the Fenwick experience. Summer associates are also supported with legal training and development programs, and partake in social and networking opportunities that are a hallmark of our friendly culture and essential to developing a professional career.
Year after year we are wowed by the talented and accomplished people who join our team for the summer. If you are interested in learning more about Fenwick’s summer program, please contact recruiting@fenwick.com. Check for openings.
Our 2022 program is underway and we are proud to have students from 20+ law schools from across the U.S.
- Columbia University: August 2, 2022
- Cornell University: August 3, 2022
- Duke University: August 5, 2022
- Fordham University: July 25, 2022
- Georgetown University: August 3, 2022
- Harvard University: August 2, 2022
- Howard University: August 3, 2022
- New York University: July 28, 2022
- Northwestern University: August 9, 2022
- Santa Clara University: August 2, 2022
- Seattle University: August 1, 2022
- Stanford University: August 9, 2022
- Suffolk University Law School: August 4, 2022
- UC Berkeley Law: August 3, 2022
- UC Davis: August 1, 2022
- UC Hastings: August 1, 2022
- UCLA: July 26, 2022
- University of Chicago: August 9, 2022
- University of Michigan: August 2, 2022
- University of Pennsylvania: August 3, 2022
- University of Southern California: July 27, 2022
- University of Washington: August 2, 2022
- Washington University in St. Louis: July 26, 2022
- Columbia University: August 2, 2022
- Cornell University: August 3, 2022
- Duke University: August 5, 2022
- Fordham University: July 25, 2022
- Georgetown University: August 3, 2022
- Harvard University: August 2, 2022
- Howard University: August 3, 2022
- New York University: July 28, 2022
- Northwestern University: August 9, 2022
- Santa Clara University: August 2, 2022
- Seattle University: August 1, 2022
- Stanford University: August 9, 2022
- Suffolk University Law School: August 4, 2022
- UC Berkeley Law: August 3, 2022
- UC Davis: August 1, 2022
- UC Hastings: August 1, 2022
- UCLA: July 26, 2022
- University of Chicago: August 9, 2022
- University of Michigan: August 2, 2022
- University of Pennsylvania: August 3, 2022
- University of Southern California: July 27, 2022
- University of Washington: August 2, 2022
- Washington University in St. Louis: July 26, 2022
- Lavender Law Career Fair: July 29, 2022
- Bay Area Diversity Career Fair: July 23, 2022
- Lavender Law Career Fair: July 29, 2022
- Bay Area Diversity Career Fair: July 23, 2022
Summer associates participate in the firm’s free market system, where they work closely with the recruiting team on choosing work assignments from a wide variety of opportunities. The free market system encourages all associates to take ownership of their careers, build varied relationships and find interesting work with the support and guidance of the firm’s practice management team. Additionally, summer associates have opportunities to choose meaningful pro bono work.
Summer associates participate in the firm’s free market system, where they work closely with the recruiting team on choosing work assignments from a wide variety of opportunities. The free market system encourages all associates to take ownership of their careers, build varied relationships and find interesting work with the support and guidance of the firm’s practice management team. Additionally, summer associates have opportunities to choose meaningful pro bono work.
I found my entire mentor circle extremely helpful. I also found the African American Affinity group in general extremely helpful when understanding how to navigate my experience at a firm like Fenwick.”
Summer Associate
2020 - 2021 Program
Opportunities for Students
Our patent practice handles ground-breaking patent work for the world’s most innovative companies, and our patent engineer program offers opportunities for students in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, chemistry, biology, pharmaceuticals and other life sciences.
Our patent practice handles ground-breaking patent work for the world’s most innovative companies, and our patent engineer program offers opportunities for students in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, chemistry, biology, pharmaceuticals and other life sciences.
To promote racial and ethnic diversity in the legal profession, we offer scholarships to help with tuition and academic expenses to law students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the legal profession.
Internships are a great way to learn about the many exciting career paths at law firms for professionals who are not lawyers. Opportunities include marketing, finance, information technology, legal support and project management.
Internships are a great way to learn about the many exciting career paths at law firms for professionals who are not lawyers. Opportunities include marketing, finance, information technology, legal support and project management.
I enjoyed the ability to work with attorneys from different offices. Combined with the free-market system, the seamless integration with other offices made it easy to find a variety of projects and tailor my experience."
Summer Associate
2020 - 2021 Program
Additional Information
- Retirement: 401(k) plans with financial planning services
- Healthcare: Medical, dental and vision coverage; group and supplemental life insurance
- Disability: Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing initiatives, onsite fitness, wellness reimbursements
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick and personal time off policies, and market-leading parental leave
- Service Days: Opportunities for community service and volunteering
- Commuting: Stipends and reimbursements for transportation
- Celebrations: Events for birthdays, diversity and heritage months, often with guest speakers
- Family-Friendly: Parent community groups, resources for family issues, backup care for elders or children
- Professional Development: On-boarding and training programs, continuing learning and certifications, career coaching and mentoring
- Transparency in Coverage: The link below leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. Transparency in Coverage
- Retirement: 401(k) plans with financial planning services
- Healthcare: Medical, dental and vision coverage; group and supplemental life insurance
- Disability: Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing initiatives, onsite fitness, wellness reimbursements
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick and personal time off policies, and market-leading parental leave
- Service Days: Opportunities for community service and volunteering
- Commuting: Stipends and reimbursements for transportation
- Celebrations: Events for birthdays, diversity and heritage months, often with guest speakers
- Family-Friendly: Parent community groups, resources for family issues, backup care for elders or children
- Professional Development: On-boarding and training programs, continuing learning and certifications, career coaching and mentoring
- Transparency in Coverage: The link below leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. Transparency in Coverage
We evaluate all employees and applicants on the basis of their qualification without regard to race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
We evaluate all employees and applicants on the basis of their qualification without regard to race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
Fenwick collects and processes the personal information of job applicants and employees, from the submission of a job application, throughout the course of employment, and after the employment ends. Please read our Applicant Privacy Notice, which explains the kinds of information we may collect and how we intend to use and share that information.
Fenwick collects and processes the personal information of job applicants and employees, from the submission of a job application, throughout the course of employment, and after the employment ends. Please read our Applicant Privacy Notice, which explains the kinds of information we may collect and how we intend to use and share that information.
One of the highlights of my summer was having the opportunity to do work for one of my favorite social media companies. I expressed interest to the partner and she immediately added me to the team."
Summer Associate
2020 - 2021 Programs