About the role#
The Larry D. Thompson Fellowship Program is a 9-week summer internship for first-year law students. It honors the legacy of former PepsiCo General Counsel Larry D. Thompson. The program focuses on preparing future legal leaders to navigate complex business challenges with integrity and sound judgment. You will gain exposure to in-house legal practice and develop practical skills through mentorship and direct engagement with the company legal team.
What you'll do#
- Complete substantive legal assignments across various departments such as Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Privacy, and Intellectual Property.
- Engage with attorneys and business leaders to learn how legal teams contribute to ethical decision-making.
- Participate in professional development programming, networking events, and mentorship sessions.
- Gain insight into the role of corporate counsel as a trusted advisor within a global organization.
What you'll need#
- You must be a first-generation, first-year law student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.
- Strong academic achievement is required.
- You need excellent oral and written communication skills.
- You must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site program running for 9 weeks from late May through late July 2027.
- Fellows receive a weekly stipend of $2,000.
- Positions are located at PepsiCo headquarters in Purchase, New York, or Plano, Texas.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo operates within the food and beverage services industry. The company produces brands including Gatorade, Quaker Oats, Frito-Lay, and Pepsi. It maintains headquarters in Purchase, New York. The organization employs more than 10,001 people.
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