Job Title: 2026 2L Summer Associate
Job Responsibilities:
The role of a 2026 2L Summer Associate at the law firm involves a comprehensive set of responsibilities designed to provide law students with a deep and practical understanding of the legal profession. Summer associates will engage in a variety of tasks that are essential for their professional growth and development. These responsibilities include:
- Participating in a broad range of legal work assignments that offer exposure to different aspects of the practice of law.
- Engaging in "out-of-office" experiences to gain insights into the communities where the law firm operates and to have direct contact with clients.
- Receiving detailed feedback on completed work from supervising attorneys to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Undergoing an interim evaluation and a final review to measure progress and identify areas for development.
- Participating in pro bono work, which is integral to the law firm's culture and commitment to justice.
- Collaborating with peers and experienced lawyers throughout the summer to build professional relationships and expand legal knowledge.
- Engaging in intensive professional development programs, personalized mentoring, and coaching to enhance legal skills and competencies.
- Attending law firm-wide orientation programs to integrate into the firm’s culture and understand the operational aspects of working in a law firm.
- Receiving training on critical topics such as practice and technical skill proficiency, behavioral competencies, business development, and client service.
- Actively participating in career planning and development with the assistance of an assigned advisor, focusing on setting and achieving practice goals.
Education and Experience Information:
The position is open to 2L law students who are currently enrolled in law school and have demonstrated strong academic records. The law firm is particularly interested in candidates who possess entrepreneurial spirits, diverse perspectives, and collaborative mindsets, as these attributes align with the firm’s core values and culture.
Salary Information:
The law firm offers competitive market compensation for the 2L Summer Associate position. While specific salary figures are not provided in the text, the compensation is designed to be competitive within the legal market, reflecting the value the firm places on attracting talented law students.
Additional Information:
The law firm is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, excellence, diversity, inclusion, teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect, and service to others. The summer associate program is designed to be an engaging and supportive experience, offering law students the opportunity to develop a sophisticated legal practice and build rewarding client relationships.
The program is available in multiple . offices, including Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Florham Park, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, . Each office may have specific needs, so candidates are encouraged to specify their preferred location and any connections they have to that area in their application.
The law firm places a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, aiming to create an inclusive workplace that fosters creativity, innovation, and mutual respect. The firm is also deeply committed to pro bono work, providing significant hours of service to ensure access to justice for all and addressing the consequences of structural racism.
The law firm has been recognized as a top law firm for women and is dedicated to supporting the recruitment, retention, advancement, and leadership development of women professionals through various initiatives and programs.
