Law Extern

Law Extern

ASU Enterprise Partners is seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious ASU law student to join our legal team as an extern. This is a unique opportunity to engage in real-world legal practice, where your work will directly contribute to advancing the ASU Charter—a commitment to inclusion, academic excellence, and societal impact. You will work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values creativity, integrity, and practical legal thinking.

As a legal extern, you won’t just observe—you’ll do. We will challenge you to move beyond theory and put legal concepts into practice. You will have the opportunity to support a wide array of innovative ventures by analyzing complex legal questions, drafting key documents, and directly engaging with internal clients under close supervision. You’ll develop real skills and gain a deeper understanding of how law supports transformative institutional change.

ASU Enterprise Partners (EP) is an Arizona nonprofit corporation and tax-exempt public charity that exists to amplify the impact of Arizona State University by generating resources and creating solutions that advance the ASU Charter.

The office of general counsel at ASU Enterprise Partners also serves as counsel to EP’s affiliates, including the ASU Foundation (endowment, fundraising, and charitable gifts), University Realty (think complex real estate transactions), Enterprise Collaboratory at ASU (international development and cross-border commercial transactions), ASURE (clearance-level research), RealmSpark (ASU’s venture capital engine), NEWSWELL (acquiring and operating local news outlets), and the ASU Outreach Hub (all things marketing, design, and communications).

What you’ll do

Work on creative solutions and strategies around complex opportunities. Our clients operate in a variety of sectors, so you will have subject matter options.

Participate in client meetings and help prepare legal guidance that empowers stakeholders to make informed, risk-conscious decisions aligned with the ASU Charter.

Contribute to the design and execution of legal strategies that support innovative initiatives, from social impact investing to cross-border education partnerships.

Receive continuous feedback and mentoring from an experienced legal team who are committed to your professional growth and legal education.

Participate in a variety of legal support tasks, including document management, compliance tracking, and administrative filings.

What you'll need

Expected to uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive matters. Trust and discretion are imperative in this role.

Ability to balance multiple assignments, manage competing deadlines, and proactively seek clarity and direction when needed.

Detail-oriented thinking is essential; the ability to clearly and effectively communicate through analysis.

Legal writing, presentation, and collaboration skills are critical.

Demonstrated interest in social impact, public service, and innovation in education. Belief in using legal training to serve a broader mission and drive meaningful change.

Strong ability to self-manage time and priorities.

Proficiency in working in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment.

Comfortable navigating uncertainty and excited about learning new areas of the law.

Required education and experience

A current law student at Arizona State University.

Student must be willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule. We work from home on Mondays and Fridays!

30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

Hands-on experience in a professional environment

Professional development plans

Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students

Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses

Professional skills workshops

About ASU Enterprise Partners

ASU Enterprise Partners is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide an ecosystem of services to create solutions and generate resources to extend Arizona State University’s reach and advance its charter. ASU Enterprise Partners supports ASU and several affiliates, including the ASU Foundation for a New American University, ASU Outreach Hub, ASURE, NEWSWELL, Skysong Innovations and University Realty.

ASU Enterprise Partners is home to several Centers of Excellence whose purpose is to provide professional services to its affiliates. The Centers of Excellence include Finance, General Counsel, Investments, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Facilities and Operations, Data Analytics and Insights Planning, Budgeting and Strategy, and Technology and Solutions.

At ASU Enterprise Partners

We serve

ASU and one another with integrity, trust and compassion

We engage

step up, own it, collaborate

We innovate.

continuously, fearlessly, make decisions and take risks

We care

that everyone feels respected and valued for who they are

ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer