2028 2L Summer Associate, Tax

About the Role

Seeking law students for the 2028 Summer Program in the Tax group. Positions available in Silicon Valley or Seattle offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a realistic, professional, and meaningful experience.
• Offer a practical and exciting view of the legal industry.
• Engage in challenging days filled with client work, mentorship, and relationship-building opportunities.
• Participate in training programs, professional development exercises, and events/activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Law students expecting 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.
• Interested in a career in tax law.
• Interest in domestic and international tax practices, including tax planning, controversy, litigation, transfer pricing, M&A, joint ventures, and cryptocurrency.

Qualifications

• Cover Letter: State office and practice group interest.
• Current Resume.
• Undergraduate Transcript.
• Law School Transcript: Required for application completion. May be submitted separately to [email protected].

Additional Scholarship Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to a more inclusive legal industry.
• Personal Statement: No more than 300 words, articulating how background, life experiences, values, character, and worldview influence the decision to apply for the Scholarship, including illustrations of commitment to a more inclusive legal industry and specific interest in Fenwick.

Compensation

• Anticipated annual compensation: $235,000 (pro-rated).
• 2L Scholarship Opportunity: Up to $50,000 (gross) in scholarship funds.
• Scholars eligible for an offer to join the firm after graduation, contingent upon satisfactory law school grades, work evaluations, and performance feedback.