2028 2L Summer Associate, Tax

About the Role

Seeking law students for the 2028 Summer Program in the tax group.

• Location: Silicon Valley or Seattle offices.
• Focus: Interest in a career in tax law.
• Firm Practice: Fenwick has a leading domestic and international tax practice with expertise in tax planning and controversy, including litigation, transfer pricing, M&A, joint ventures, and cryptocurrency.
• Client Base: Serves a diverse client base from Fortune 500 companies to emerging technology startups.
• Program Goal: To provide a realistic, professional, and meaningful experience with a practical and exciting view of the legal industry, including client work, mentorship, training programs, professional development, and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in challenging days filled with client work.
• Participate in mentorship and relationship-building opportunities.
• Attend training programs and professional development exercises.
• Partake in events and activities.

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

• Demonstrated a commitment to a more inclusive legal industry (for Scholarship consideration).
• Can participate in and complete Fenwick's 2028 Summer Program.

Application Process

• Submit a cover letter, current resume, undergraduate transcript, and law school transcript.
• Cover letters should state office and practice group interest.
• 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].
• Applications are evaluated holistically on application materials and interviews.

2L Scholarship Opportunity

• In addition to the Summer Associate salary, an opportunity to receive up to $50,000 (gross) in scholarship funds.
• Eligibility: 2L law students meeting the program requirements and demonstrating a commitment to a more inclusive legal industry.
• Scholarship Application: Include a personal statement (max 300 words) articulating background, life experiences, values, character, and worldview influencing the decision to apply for the Scholarship.
• Scholarship recipients may be eligible for an offer to join the firm after graduation, contingent upon satisfactory law school grades, work evaluations, and performance feedback.

Compensation

• Anticipated annual compensation: $235,000 (paid on a pro-rated basis).