Software Developer Intern

Job Description

Intern – Application Developer (Summer 2026) | Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

The Tone:
This is an in-person internship at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, an elite international law firm operating with approximately 1,300 lawyers across 16 offices in six countries. This role supports the Information Technology department, focusing on application development to meet business requirements for the firm’s external customers. The intern will gain valuable hands-on IT experience in a professional law firm environment, learning to develop and code software applications, and contributing to the standardization of quality assurance procedures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal / Part-time
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 hourly
• Team: Information Technology department, collaborating with Software Developers
• Mission: Learn to develop applications and code software to meet business requirements for external customers.
• Tech Stack: .NET, .NET Core, C#, SQL, Angular, TypeScript, Microsoft Azure, AI tools (e.g., Cursor)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate with Software Developers to define and develop requirements based on client discussions.
• Assist in developing applications and coding software to align with designs supporting external customer business requirements.
• Contribute to writing requirement specifications and design documents for feature development, database design, and system integrations.
• Document processes for specifications to help ensure software quality.
• Participate in the implementation of new software features and the maintenance of existing features.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student with a high school diploma or equivalent; an AS/BS in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Some prior experience developing applications or coding software is a plus for this role.
• Skills: Familiarity with the .NET web technology stack, including .NET, .NET Core, C#, SQL, Angular, and TypeScript. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for proactive client and staff satisfaction, complemented by strong customer service skills to build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Bonus: Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, is helpful but not required. Experience or interest in using AI tools, such as Cursor, to assist in software development is also a plus.