Job Description

The Visa 1L Diversity Summer Internship program is designed to enhance the legal careers of first year law students with diverse backgrounds. The program gives qualified candidates the opportunity to enhance their legal education, establish meaningful contacts, improve the quality of their work product through comprehensive feedback, and aspire to a rewarding career in the law.
This position, based in Visa’s New York office is a summer internship for law students interested in learning more about working in a corporate legal department. Under supervision of department attorneys, the intern will receive a variety of work assignments in multiple practice areas, which may include: litigation, employment, data use & privacy, marketing, trademark, and more. The intern will also learn first-hand about Visa business operations and interact with the Legal Department’s business clients.

As a Legal Intern, you will have the chance to:

• Work closely with multiple members of the Visa legal team across a variety of practice areas
• Deliver an end of summer presentation to senior members of the Legal team
• Attend fun social events with fellow interns
   

Essential Functions:

• Shadow members of Visa’s Legal Department
• Complete projects in a variety of practice areas under supervision of Visa attorneys

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Good standing as a first-year law student at an ABA accredited law school

• Please attach a separate document to your application including a personal statement (no more than 300 words) describing your commitment to diversity and why you are interested in working at Visa or in technology generally
• Please attach a separate document(s) to your application including your first semester law school grades
• Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• An interest in the in-house legal environment
• Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership ability, personal and professional accomplishments

•Meaningful contribution to the diversity of the legal community and/or commitment to the community
• Excellent written and oral communication and legal research skills
• Strategic thinking and thought leadership
• Proven ability to translate ideas into action
• Teamwork, interpersonal & relationship-building skills
• Attention to detail
• An innovative, creative, entrepreneurial spirit that welcomes change and challenge
• Motivated, focused, driven; embraces a global mindset

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated monthly salary for a new hire into this position is $6,933 USD, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.