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Kelley Drye & Warren’s New York office is seeking rising second-year law students to join our 2026 Summer Program. Our summer program offers a hands-on, fast-paced experience designed to provide valuable legal exposure while helping you explore a wide range of practice areas.
Law Firm Seeking 2L Summer Associate in New York Office - Competitive Salary and Benefits
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is currently seeking rising second-year law students to join their 2026 Summer Program in their New York office. This hands-on and fast-paced program is designed to provide valuable legal exposure while allowing students to explore various practice areas. As a summer associate, you will have the opportunity to work on individual matters through the Recruiting Department and gain experience in different legal specialties.
Training and development are key components of the Kelley Drye summer experience. Through dedicated training programs, students will have access to both in-house and external industry experts who will cover topics such as legal writing, negotiations, case management, and business development. The firm also offers shadowing opportunities for students to accompany attorneys to court or client meetings.
What sets Kelley Drye apart is its people. The firm prioritizes creating lasting connections for summer associates, both within the office and outside of it. Social events are designed to provide opportunities for students to explore New York City and build relationships with the individuals who make Kelley Drye a unique place to practice law.
To be considered for this position, interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (undergraduate, law, and graduate, if applicable). Please indicate the office to which you are applying in your cover letter. The salary range for this position is based on a $215,000 annual salary and applies specifically to candidates who will work or reside in New York City if selected for the role.
Kelley Drye also offers a comprehensive benefits package to help employees maintain a healthy lifestyle, achieve financial security, and address personal and family needs. This includes health benefits, life insurance and disability income protection, paid parental leave, retirement savings and planning, college coaching, child and elder care offerings, and more. The firm currently has a hybrid work policy in place.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. The firm maintains a workplace free of harassment and discrimination and this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Key Highlights:
- Law firm seeking 2L Summer Associate in New York office
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hands-on and fast-paced summer program
- Exposure to various practice areas
- Dedicated training programs with in-house and external experts
- Shadowing opportunities with attorneys
- Focus on creating lasting connections and building relationships
- Comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, life insurance, and more
- Hybrid work policy currently in place
- Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free of harassment and discrimination
