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Google Legal Summer Institute (US)

TBD
Dates
Varies
Location
Internship placements with firms throughout the US. First week to be hosted by Google at the headquarters in Mountain View.
Deadline
June 21

Overview

The Google Legal Team is proud to host the US Google Legal Summer Institute (LSI)!

LSI aims to improve access to in-house careers at tech companies by expanding opportunities and removing barriers in the legal industry.

The Google Legal Summer Institute is a unique experience where 2L law school students are invited to spend one immersive week on Google’s campus as well as a full summer associateship with one of LSI’s partner law firms. Google welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other dimension of diversity.

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 schools in the region of their applied program. Students who (1) have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and a culture of inclusion; (2) have faced and overcome adversity; or (3) identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology industry, including but not limited to the following: Black+, Latinx, Native American, LGBTQ+, students with disabilities and veterans, are especially encouraged to apply.

Objectives

LSI measures success through four objectives:

  1. Providing scholars with summer associateships at prestigious law firms
  2. Providing early exposure to in-house careers at Google for students underrepresented in the legal field
  3. Sharing information across the corporate sector regarding best practices to develop a legal internship program that prioritizes underrepresented talent
  4. 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.

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.

Questions? Please email us at US-LSIplanning@google.com.

Eligibility

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.

To apply, students must:

  • Have US work authorization

  • Be a rising 2L full-time or 3E part-time student, Class of 2026

  • 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, create a video telling us why you would be a great fit for The Google Legal Summer Institute. We will be evaluating all your application materials and video on the following criteria:

    • Leadership

    • General Cognitive Ability

    • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

    • Googleyness. Here are some of the qualities of a “Googley” person:

      • Ambition and drive
      • Team orientation and collaboration
      • Interpersonal skills
      • Ability to turn ideas into reality
      • Well-roundedness
      • Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment
  • 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.

Dates and Locations

2025 Program Dates (subject to change):

  • April 1, 2024: Application opens
  • June 21, 2024: Application closes
  • August 2024 - September 2024: Law firms begin and complete interviews
  • September 2024: LSI Scholars are selected
  • May 19-23, 2025: LSI Week at Google
  • May 2025: Law firm summer associateships begin
  • July or August 2025: 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.

FAQs

Can I apply if I am outside the US?

The Google Legal Summer Institute (US) program is only accepting rising 2L Law Students who are attending an ABA approved law school. If you are located in Europe/ Middle East/ Africa click here for the EMEA LSI program! A program for Latin America/ Canada is coming soon and will be available via a separate application.

What is a rising 2L student?

A rising 2L law student is a student who is finishing their first year of law school who will be a 2L in the spring of 2025. We consider full and part-time students who are graduating in Spring 2026.

What if I attend a non-ABA law school?

If you do not attend an ABA-approved law school, you do not qualify for this program. The law firms that we partner with for the summer associateships also hold this requirement. To check if your school is ABA-approved, visit this website.

What if I have a 2025 summer associateship already lined up?

If you already have a summer associateship lined up, please indicate which firm in your application. Applicants will be placed with LSI participating firms only.

Can I update my application after I’ve submitted it?

Yes, you can update your application anytime before the deadline, June 21 @ 11:59pm PT.

What if I have a conflict during the week of LSI at Google?

To be considered eligible to participate in the LSI program, you must be available to attend the entire week in-person at Google Headquarters.

Can I submit my Spring 2025 grades after the application closes?

Yes! 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.

Where can I find a list of the law firms LSI is partnering with?

We are unable to share a list of our partner law firms due to Google confidentiality.

What can I expect from my summer associateship experience if I am an LSI Scholar?

We expect our partner firms to provide LSI scholars the same experience as other summer associates they’ve hired, with the possibility of a job offer at the end of the summer. Our partner law firms will evaluate their LSI scholar on their performance alongside all other summer associates and offer them a position upon graduation should they have performed well.

I submitted my application; when should I expect to hear back?

Please see the Dates and Locations tab for a full timeline.

How can I request that my application materials are deleted after the review period?

We will delete your materials after the review period (September 2024), but if you would prefer an earlier date please contact us at US-LSIplanning@google.com.

What if I have more questions?

If your question was not answered above, please reach out to US-LSIplanning@google.com.