Summer Associate in Minneapolis, MN

Law Firm

Minneapolis, MN

Summer Associate in Minneapolis, MN

Summer Associate

No

Job Title: 2026 2L Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities for the 2026 2L Summer Associate position at the law firm include participating in a 10-week summer program that provides exposure to a variety of substantive and real-world legal projects. These projects are submitted by attorneys across different practice groups within the firm nationwide. The role is designed to offer practical experience in a professional setting, allowing associates to work on diverse legal matters and gain insights into the workings of a full-service law firm. Associates are expected to demonstrate a strong work ethic, collaborate effectively within a team, and engage in the firm's core values of excellence, collaboration, accountability, authenticity, community, and people.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be enrolled and in good standing as first-year law students at an ABA-accredited law school. The program is specifically targeted at 2L law students who are seeking to enhance their legal education with hands-on experience during the summer between their second and third years of law school. Ideal candidates should possess a strong academic record and the ability to work well in a team setting. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a cover letter specifying their connection to Minneapolis, along with a resume, unofficial transcript, and a writing sample.

Salary Information:
The salary for the 2026 2L Summer Associate position is $3,460 per week. This reflects the competitive compensation offered by the law firm, which is part of its commitment to providing a professional and rewarding work environment for its associates.

Additional Information:
The law firm, an Am Law 200 firm with 350 attorneys across 14 offices nationwide, offers a hybrid working environment that balances professional challenges with comfort. The firm is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, recognizing the benefits these bring to workplaces, clients, and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, the law firm upholds employment policies that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applications for the Summer Associate Program are considered on a rolling basis, with an application deadline of October 1, 2025.