CPT Summer Associate Jobs
Summer Associate roles at law firms, consulting firms, and financial institutions qualify for CPT when your program requires professional placement as part of your degree. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must directly relate to your field of study. Most Summer Associate programs run 10 to 12 weeks.
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Fenwick & West serves technology and life sciences companies, from innovators to market leaders, in artificial intelligence, social media, gaming, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, cryptocurrency, digital health care, and other tech-forward industries. Our Privacy & Cybersecurity Group helps companies of all sizes plan for growth and manage the risks associated with the collection, use, and disclosure of consumer, health, financial, employee, children’s, biometric and other sensitive information. We also provide clients with comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy legal services, from governance, preparedness, and compliance to data breach response, and defense of regulatory investigations and multidistrict class-action litigation, as well as privacy product counseling and advisory services.
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We are seeking qualified law students who are interested in a career in privacy & cybersecurity law to join our Privacy & Cybersecurity Group for our 2027 Summer Program in our Mountain View (CA), New York, or Washington, DC offices. Eligible applicants should expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the summer of 2027. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and undergraduate and law school transcript. Cover letters should discuss the applicant’s interest in our Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, and indicate the office location(s) of interest. Applicants will be evaluated on the merits of their application materials and their interviews. Applications may be submitted without a current law school transcript but will not be considered complete until that transcript is received. Transcripts which do not accompany an application should be sent to fenwickoci@fenwick.com.
Fenwick also offers a 2L Scholarship. In addition to our regular Summer Associate salary, there also will be an opportunity to receive up to $50,000 (gross) in scholarship funds. At the end of the summer, each Scholar will be eligible to receive an offer to join the firm after graduation from law school, contingent upon satisfactory law school grades, work evaluations, and performance feedback. Our 2L Scholarship is open to 2L law students who:
- Have demonstrated a commitment to a more inclusive legal industry;
- Are enrolled full-time in an American Bar Association-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 at the time of application; and
- Can participate in and complete Fenwick's 2027 Summer Program.
If you would like to also apply for our Scholarship please include a personal statement of no more than 300 words that articulates the ways in which your background, life experiences, values, character, and worldview influence your decision to apply for the Scholarship. Applicants are also encouraged to provide illustrations of their commitment to a more inclusive legal industry and provide information around their specific interest in a summer associate position with Fenwick. This statement should be included with your other application materials.
If you have any questions about the status of your application, please reach out to recruiting@fenwick.com .
The anticipated annual compensation for this position, which will be paid on a pro-rated basis, is: $225,000.
Benefits And Compensation Details
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated annual compensation for this position, which will be paid on a pro-rated basis, is: $225,000.
Job Description Summary
Fenwick & West serves technology and life sciences companies, from innovators to market leaders, in artificial intelligence, social media, gaming, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, cryptocurrency, digital health care, and other tech-forward industries. Our Privacy & Cybersecurity Group helps companies of all sizes plan for growth and manage the risks associated with the collection, use, and disclosure of consumer, health, financial, employee, children’s, biometric and other sensitive information. We also provide clients with comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy legal services, from governance, preparedness, and compliance to data breach response, and defense of regulatory investigations and multidistrict class-action litigation, as well as privacy product counseling and advisory services.
Job Description
We are seeking qualified law students who are interested in a career in privacy & cybersecurity law to join our Privacy & Cybersecurity Group for our 2027 Summer Program in our Mountain View (CA), New York, or Washington, DC offices. Eligible applicants should expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the summer of 2027. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and undergraduate and law school transcript. Cover letters should discuss the applicant’s interest in our Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, and indicate the office location(s) of interest. Applicants will be evaluated on the merits of their application materials and their interviews. Applications may be submitted without a current law school transcript but will not be considered complete until that transcript is received. Transcripts which do not accompany an application should be sent to fenwickoci@fenwick.com.
Fenwick also offers a 2L Scholarship. In addition to our regular Summer Associate salary, there also will be an opportunity to receive up to $50,000 (gross) in scholarship funds. At the end of the summer, each Scholar will be eligible to receive an offer to join the firm after graduation from law school, contingent upon satisfactory law school grades, work evaluations, and performance feedback. Our 2L Scholarship is open to 2L law students who:
- Have demonstrated a commitment to a more inclusive legal industry;
- Are enrolled full-time in an American Bar Association-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 at the time of application; and
- Can participate in and complete Fenwick's 2027 Summer Program.
If you would like to also apply for our Scholarship please include a personal statement of no more than 300 words that articulates the ways in which your background, life experiences, values, character, and worldview influence your decision to apply for the Scholarship. Applicants are also encouraged to provide illustrations of their commitment to a more inclusive legal industry and provide information around their specific interest in a summer associate position with Fenwick. This statement should be included with your other application materials.
If you have any questions about the status of your application, please reach out to recruiting@fenwick.com .
The anticipated annual compensation for this position, which will be paid on a pro-rated basis, is: $225,000.
Benefits And Compensation Details
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated annual compensation for this position, which will be paid on a pro-rated basis, is: $225,000.
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Does a Summer Associate role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the position directly relates to your field of study and your academic program requires or offers credit for professional work experience. Your DSO makes the final determination. Bring the offer letter and a written statement connecting the role's responsibilities to your degree requirements when you request authorization.
Can I start a Summer Associate program before my CPT is authorized?
No. Working before your CPT start date on your I-20 is a status violation. Your DSO must issue an updated I-20 reflecting the authorized CPT period before your first day. If your start date shifts, your DSO must amend the I-20 accordingly. Never rely on a verbal confirmation from the firm.
What happens if my Summer Associate program extends past my CPT end date?
You'd need a new CPT authorization covering the extended period before continuing to work. Notify your DSO immediately if the program timeline changes. Working beyond your authorized CPT dates, even by one day, constitutes unauthorized employment and can affect your F-1 status and future immigration benefits.
How do I find Summer Associate roles that accept CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Summer Associate positions filtered for F-1 work authorization. Employers who have previously hired CPT students understand the pre-authorization requirement and are less likely to rescind an offer because of processing timelines. Targeting these employers significantly reduces friction during the offer stage.
Does CPT for a Summer Associate role affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most Summer Associate programs run 10 to 12 weeks, well under that threshold. Track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully, especially if you've done previous CPT internships, and confirm your running total with your DSO before accepting any offer.