Applications are invited from eligible candidates for Associateship by Google Legal Summer Institute.
About Google
Google LLC is an American multinational technology company focusing on online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics.
About LSI
Google Legal Summer Institute (LSI) is a unique experience where underrepresented 2L law school students are invited to spend the first week of their 2L summer at Google’s headquarters immersed in legal knowledge sessions followed by a full summer associateship with one of LSI’s partner law firms.
LSI aims to improve access to in-house careers at tech companies by expanding opportunities and removing barriers for underrepresented talent in the legal industry.
LSI scholars are a diverse group of students with interests across all legal practice areas. We consider full-time and part-time 2L students who are attending school in the US.
Students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology industry are especially encouraged to apply: Black+, Latinx, Native American, LGBTQ+, students with disabilities and veterans.
Law firm participation
LSI is a paid opportunity and we request that all participating partner firms pay LSI scholars the same weekly rate as their other summer associates for the week at Google and the full summer program with the participating law firm.
There are no specific requirements regarding scholars’ law firm work assignments, however we recommend that assignments provide a good balance of quality and quantity and contain substance and variety.
Office placement location will be at the discretion of the law firm and the student.
Mentorship
The program enables LSI scholars to develop their networking skills by connecting with and investing in a mentor. A Google mentor is an unbiased resource, untied to the scholar’s work, who will aid in the scholar’s development by expanding their Googler network, providing legal career advice, sharing insight into outside counsel firms and building an authentic relationship.
Exposure
The LSI team facilitates candid conversations with top legal leaders throughout their week at Google. Past speakers include Halimah DeLaine Prado, Google General Counsel, and Kent Walker, Google Chief Legal Officer.
Community and diversity
LSI scholars and Google Legal Team members are able to pursue interests and participate in the company’s inclusive culture, in which everyone is a direct contributor and encouraged to share ideas and opinions.
Scholars, who represent a diverse set of backgrounds and have an array of unique skills, are encouraged to engage with and learn from Googlers through workshops and social events throughout the week at Google.
Objectives
LSI measures success through four objectives:
- Providing scholars with summer associateships at prestigious law firms
- Providing early exposure to in-house careers at Google for students underrepresented in the legal field
- Sharing information across the corporate sector regarding best practices to develop a legal internship program that prioritizes underrepresented talent
- Improving diversity within law firms, especially Google’s outside counsel
LSI scholars will participate in Google’s learning and development culture through a week of dynamic and skill-based learning opportunities to enhance their legal skillset.
Eligibility
To apply, students must:
- Have US work authorization
- Be a rising 2L full-time or 3E part-time student, Class of 2025
- Attend an ABA-approved law school
- Demonstrate academic excellence
- Provide undergraduate transcripts
- Provide law school transcripts
- Provide resume
- Complete two essay questions:
- 1: The Google Legal Summer Institute Program is an opportunity to (i) learn about the in-house counsel role at Google, (ii) explore cutting-edge issues at the intersection of tech and the law, and (iii) provide access to a summer associateship in tech-related private practice. In 500 words or less, please tell us how this program will help you achieve your legal career goals.
- 2: LSI scholars make up the next generation of legal leaders. In 500 words or less, please showcase any examples of your leadership experience, community impact, or commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Submit one short video: In two minutes or less, show us why you will be a good fit for LSI. Feel free to get creative. Smartphone recordings are welcome!
- Share your practice area preference with us.
- Students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology industry, including but not limited to Black+, Latinx, and Native American students, students with disabilities, LGBTQ+ students, and veterans are especially encouraged to apply.
- NOTE: Applying to this program will not cause conflict with OCI and NALP guidelines. Law Firm reviews will occur during or after the OCI period.
Note regarding final transcripts and application deadline
We recognize final grades and transcripts may not be available before the application deadline. Please apply to the program with the grades you currently have available and then upload your updated transcripts to your Google Drive Folder when they do become available.
Important Dates
- March 31, 2023: Application opens
- June 21, 2023: Application closes
- August 2023 – September 2023: Law firms begin and complete interviews
- September 2023: LSI Scholars are selected
- May 20-24, 2024: LSI Week at Google
- May 2024: Law firm summer associateships begin
- July or August 2024: Law firm summer associateships end
Locations
LSI begins with a week at Google’s Headquarters in Mountain View, CA. After that, scholars will carry out their summer associateships with their law firms located throughout the US.
NOTE: LSI is not an in-house internship with Google.
