Legal Extern (Academic Credit Only)
About this role
Corcentric's Legal Department is seeking a law student to participate in its Fall 2026 Legal Externship Program. This academic externship is available exclusively through approved law school externship programs and is intended to provide students with practical, hands-on experience working alongside in-house counsel in a corporate legal department.
The extern will have the opportunity to observe and contribute to a variety of legal matters, including commercial contracting, legal research, compliance initiatives, privacy and data protection projects, and legal operations. The program is designed to complement classroom instruction by exposing students to the day-to-day responsibilities of in-house counsel in a business environment.
Responsibilities
The legal extern may assist attorneys with:
- 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.
- 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.
Company at a glance
Corcentric is a leading global provider of best-in-class procurement and finance solutions. We offer a unique combination of technology and payment solutions complemented by robust advisory and managed services. Corcentric reduces stress and increases savings for procurement and finance business leaders by forming a strategic partnership to diagnose pain points and deliver tailor-made solutions for their unique challenges. For more than two decades, we've been a trusted partner who delivers proven results. To learn more, please visit www.corcentric.com.
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