Legal Intern, 3L JD

Cisco

Cisco legal intern supporting diverse practice areas and business projects through the 11-week LEAP program. Mentorship, networking, and a pathway to Cisco’s post-graduation legal rotation.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRTP • California, District of Columbia, North Carolina, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $44,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while gaining practical in-house legal experience. Engages in legal research and project delivery to support internal clients in various legal practice areas.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor Degree ProgramLegal ResearchIn-House Legal ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

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Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Legal IssuesNetworking ProductsSecurity ProductsCollaboration ProductsLegal Experience Acceleration Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in Cisco’s 11-week in-house summer internship through the Legal Experience Acceleration Program (LEAP)
Work on a range of legal issues for Cisco
Gain exposure to various legal practice areas while supporting internal clients
Drive projects enabling the business to develop and sell networking, security and collaboration products and services
Gain practical in-house legal experience
Receive hands-on mentoring and coaching
Research and deliver an end-of-summer project to Cisco Legal’s Senior Leadership Team
Potentially progress into a 2-year rotation program after law school graduation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor degree program at an ABA-accredited law school as a 2L law student for academic year 2026/2027
Available to start the internship cohort on May 17, 2027
Must have the right to work in the country where the role is based
Focused attention to detail
Ability to work independently and cohesively with a team
Outstanding organizational and communication skills
Strong interest in starting a legal career as an in-house attorney

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants, vesting following continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire and annually, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles
One-on-one executive mentorship
Networking opportunities
Skills training and career development resources