2028 2L Summer Associate, Tax

About the Role

• Seeking law students interested in a career in tax law to join the tax group for the 2028 Summer Program.
• Locations: Silicon Valley or Seattle offices.
• Fenwick has a leading domestic and international tax practice.
• Expertise spans tax planning and controversy, including litigation, transfer pricing, M&A, joint ventures, and cryptocurrency.
• Serves a diverse client base from Fortune 500 companies to emerging technology startups.
• The program aims to provide a realistic, professional, and meaningful experience with client work, mentorship, and relationship-building.
• Includes training programs, professional development exercises, and events.
• Anticipated annual compensation: $235,000 (pro-rated).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Law students who expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2028 Summer Program.
• Enrolled full-time in an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
• Anticipated graduation date of May 2029 at the time of application.

Qualifications

• Interest in a career in tax law.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Undergraduate transcript
• Law school transcript
• Applications may be submitted without a current law school transcript, but will not be considered complete until received.
• Transcripts may be sent to [email protected].
• Cover letters should state office and practice group interest.
• Applicants will be evaluated holistically on application materials and interviews.

2L Scholarship Opportunity

• Open to 2L law students.
• Demonstrated commitment to a more inclusive legal industry.
• Enrolled full-time in an American Bar Association-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of May 2029.
• Ability to participate in and complete Fenwick's 2028 Summer Program.
• To apply for the Scholarship, include a personal statement (max 300 words) articulating background, life experiences, values, character, and worldview influencing the decision to apply for the Scholarship.
• Include illustrations of commitment to a more inclusive legal industry and specific interest in a summer associate position with Fenwick.
• Scholarship funds up to $50,000 (gross), in addition to regular Summer Associate salary.
• Scholars may be eligible for an offer to join the firm after graduation, contingent upon satisfactory law school grades, work evaluations, and performance feedback.

Application Timeline & Contact

• Application portal opens November 1.
• Interviews are not expected to start immediately.
• A delay in hearing back does not indicate application status.
• For application status questions, contact [email protected].