Job Title: 2L Summer Associate
Job Responsibilities:
Recipients of the Wetmore 2L Fellowship will be involved in various roles and tasks typically assigned to junior associates. Their responsibilities include:
- Writing legal documents such as briefs, motions, contracts, and client memoranda.
- Assisting in drafting and negotiation sessions.
- Participating in depositions and witness preparation.
- Performing due diligence in corporate transactions.
- Working directly with seasoned lawyers on substantive client matters.
- Receiving mentorship and comprehensive practice and professional skills training.
Education and Experience Information:
To be eligible for the 2026 Wetmore 2L Fellowship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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- . citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
- Geographical ties to the office location where the application is submitted.
- Ability to bring a diverse perspective to the firm due to adaptability, resilience, and life experiences.
- Demonstrated record of academic achievement, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, leadership, and community involvement.
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted from April 1 through July 11, 2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis in accordance with school recruiting guidelines. All applicants must submit the following documents in form:
- Résumé
- Transcripts for all degrees (completed and in-progress)
- Personal statement of 500 words or less explaining the applicant's background, interest in the law firm, and contributions to diversity and inclusion.
Salary Information:
Summer associate compensation is set to align with first-year associate salaries at $225,000 annually for the class of 2025. This may be modified in the future. Health and wellness benefits and paid holidays may also be included.
Additional Fellowship Benefits:
- A paid summer associate position in a . office of the law firm following the second year of law school.
- A fellowship award of $50,000, paid in two installments: $10,000 upon acceptance of the 2L offer and $40,000 upon satisfactory completion of the Summer Associate Program and acceptance of a full-time associate offer following law school graduation.
- A team of attorney mentors during the Summer Associate Program.
- Participation in programs such as the Virtual Pre-Summer Associate Program Kick-Off, In-Person Fellowship Retreat, and Mentoring Circles with firm leaders.
- For the first two years as a full-time associate, Fellows will join the Wetmore Bridge Program, designed to support a seamless transition from law school to professional practice by cultivating meaningful, career-enhancing relationships.
EEO Statement:
The law firm provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, transgender status, domestic partner status, or any other basis protected by law.
The fellowship program is a testament to the law firm's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to provide exceptional law students with the necessary training, mentorship, and exposure for their professional development in the legal industry.
