Legal Extern (Academic Credit Only)

About the role

Corcentric’s Legal Department offers a Fall 2026 Legal Externship Program exclusively through approved law school externship programs. This academic externship provides law students with practical, hands-on experience working alongside in-house counsel in a corporate legal department, complementing classroom instruction with day-to-day responsibilities of in-house counsel in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and summarizing commercial agreements.
• Conducting legal and regulatory research.
• Drafting legal memoranda, summaries, and business-facing guidance materials.
• Assisting with contract drafting and redlining projects.
• Supporting privacy, compliance, and governance initiatives.
• Reviewing vendor due diligence and risk management materials.
• Participating in meetings with legal and business stakeholders.
• Assisting with special projects related to corporate legal operations and policy development.

Requirements

• Current J.D. student enrolled at an accredited law school.
• Eligible to receive academic credit through the student's law school's externship program.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Interest in corporate, commercial, technology, privacy, or compliance law.