2027 Overview
Summer associates will be immersed in AbbVie’s in-house legal and compliance teams, learning about and handling real-world matters under the supervision of AbbVie attorneys and compliance officers. Summer associates will work with one of the following departments within the in-house legal or compliance team for the duration of the summer internship:
Patent Legal Academy
Work on a wide variety of patent prosecution and IP (patent, trade secret) litigation-related tasks, which may include drafting materials for U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, listing patents in the FDA’s Orange Book, analyzing freedom-to-operate issues, addressing contractual issues, evaluating issues related to biopharmaceutical patent and trade secret litigation, and participating in strategy meetings with in-house and outside prosecution and litigation counsel.
Clinical R&D Legal Academy
Work on a wide range of clinical trial-related legal and regulatory matters in support of AbbVie’s therapeutic pipeline. Provides support for AbbVie’s global clinical research-based pharmaceutical business, including: clinical trial design; executing transactions required to get a clinical trial up and running, conducting legal analysis relating to patient-related matters such as informed consent, recruitment and retention strategies, and integration of novel technologies into AbbVie’s clinical trials; and providing global regulatory advice relating to AbbVie’s pipeline programs.
Corporate Legal Academy
Work in key corporate legal areas such as corporate financing, securities compliance and disclosure, compensation and benefits, and corporate governance.
Strategic Transactions Academy
Substantive legal work related to acquisition transactions as well as new and existing collaborations; assessing antitrust risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions; and venture capital transactions.
Global Commercial Legal Academy
Support comprehensive legal and strategic guidance to Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs teams. Advise on a broad range of matters involving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and other applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance relevant to our business.
Operations, Privacy, and Technology Academy
Support the Operations function, which is responsible for AbbVie’s product manufacturing, procurement of goods and services, quality assurance, supply chain, and various aspects of product development; support the Legal Privacy team; and work on various Legal Technology projects, including those related to AI and the use of data across the enterprise.
Litigation/Employment/Compliance Academy
Work alongside attorneys across AbbVie’s Commercial Litigation, Employment, Labor & Immigration, and Legal Compliance teams. Opportunity to work across a broad array of litigation and counseling matters, including areas such as product liability, antitrust, contractual disputes, visa and other immigration issues, and compliance with relevant laws including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and many others.
Office of Ethics and Compliance Academy
Gain hands-on experience by supporting the Compliance team in activities such as conducting policy assessments, developing and supporting training initiatives, monitoring business practices and participating in investigations to help promote compliant conduct under healthcare and pharmaceutical industry codes, laws, and regulations. This role will also involve cross-functional collaboration with teams in Operations, Commercial Brands, R&D, Privacy, and International.
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All summer associates will research and present on a legal or compliance issue related to their work and will have the opportunity to meet and work with AbbVie’s in-house and outside counsel and compliance professionals, including partnering closely with both a manager and mentor who will both provide ongoing guidance and professional development.
By the end of the summer, AbbVie 1L Summer Associates should have attained:
How to Apply
Submit your application, which includes your resume and related information at the AbbVie Career Site AND Email a single PDF consisting of the documents set forth below to [email protected].
In addition, as soon as your first semester law school grades are available, please email your unofficial law school transcript to [email protected].
Preference will be given to applications received by January 11, 2027.
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