Summer Associate in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Summer Associate in Los Angeles, CA

Summer Associate

No

Job Title: Summer Associate
Job Number: 968
Offices: Los Angeles

Eligibility
The Summer Associate role is designed for candidates who are expected to graduate from law school with a Juris Doctor in 2027. Submissions from other candidates for this position will not be accepted.

Job Responsibilities
As a participant in the national Summer Associate Program at the law firm, associates will experience:
- Personalized mentorship and skill development through collaboration with different practices
- Practical experience by shadowing or working with top industry leaders
- Participation in a variety of interesting client projects and extracurricular events
- Integration into the law firm’s culture and becoming familiar with the associate lifestyle
- Access to the law firm’s extensive network of professionals across all offices

Education and Experience Information
Candidates must be second-year law students to be considered for the 2026 Summer Associate Program. The law firm is particularly interested in meeting candidates with diverse backgrounds, especially those from underserved or historically underrepresented communities. Candidates should possess:
- Professional experience, preferably in one of the law firm's core industry sectors
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- A strong academic portfolio
- Leadership qualities with a positive vision for the future of the legal industry
- A collaborative spirit that values diverse perspectives
- A drive for lifelong learning and curiosity

Salary Information
The expected salary for the summer associate position in 2026 is $4, per week. This amount is subject to change at any time at the law firm’s sole discretion.

Additional Information
The law firm is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values that are fundamental to its progression. A diverse workforce enriches the law firm’s culture and enhances its ability to understand clients’ needs and develop impactful solutions. The Diversity and Inclusion department, in collaboration with law firm leadership, drives efforts to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Application Process
Interested candidates should sign up for a virtual on-campus interview through their law school’s career placement office. If the law firm does not recruit on-campus at a particular law school, candidates are encouraged to apply through the online application portal. Required application materials include a cover letter, résumé, unofficial copy of the law school transcript, and a two-to-three-page writing sample from academic or work experience for which the candidate is the sole author.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender, age, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, and any other protected classes or characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. In line with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.