Summer Associate in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Summer Associate in New York City, NY

Summer Associate

No

H1: **Members Only**'s 2026 2L Summer Program - IP Litigation Opportunities
H2: Build Your Career with a Leading Global Law Firm

**Members Only** is a top workplace known for its excellence, collaboration, and community.
- Recognized by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault, and the Human Rights Campaign.
- Prioritizes warmth and authenticity, encouraging employees to be themselves.
- Enthusiastic about diverse perspectives and providing opportunities for growth.
- Supports wellness for a successful career and balanced life, including offering billable hours for wellness.
- Offers generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

2026 Summer Program Opportunities:
- Seeking 2L summer associates to join the Intellectual Property Litigation group.
- 10-week program in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
- Realistic introduction to the practice of law and day-to-day life as a McDermott associate.
- Meaningful responsibility and feedback consistent with a junior associate experience.
- Preferred technical backgrounds include various engineering, science, and technology fields.

Inclusion Fellowship Program:
- Part of McDermott's commitment to promoting equity and inclusion.
- $25,000 stipend for 2026 Inclusion Fellows, in addition to summer associate opportunities.
- Eligible for all second-year law students on a competitive basis.
- Personal statement required on justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion at a law firm.
- Must have an anticipated JD graduation date in Spring 2027 from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Demonstrate commitment to promoting justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Must receive and accept a 2026 Summer Program offer.
- Not eligible if already receiving a similar diversity award from another firm during the same period.

Summer Associates at McDermott:
- Rated #1 Law Firm for Associate Satisfaction three years in a row by Vault.
- Access to impactful work and mentors in Chambers-ranked practices.
- Real-world guidance and growth opportunities at the Firm and in the legal profession.
- Hosts events and social occasions for building professional and personal relationships.
- Start something big for yourself by spending a summer at McDermott.