Job Title
2026 2L Summer Associate
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a hands-on, meaningful summer associate program that includes a broad range of opportunities to learn about the practice of law, the firm, and the communities where lawyers work and live.
- Engage in challenging work assignments supported by a team providing valuable "out-of-office" experiences and client contact.
- Receive detailed feedback on completed work, undergo an interim evaluation, and receive a final review to measure progress.
- Participate in pro bono work and connect with peers and lawyers throughout the summer.
- Engage in a firmwide orientation program to integrate into the firm and understand law firm life, covering benefits, technology, lawyering basics, and collaboration with support professionals.
- Receive training on practice and technical skill proficiency, development of behavioral competencies, understanding the business of operating a law firm, business development, and client service.
- Collaborate closely with senior lawyers on legal work to experience valuable coaching.
- Receive ongoing feedback from supervising lawyers and participate in a formal evaluation process, including a self-assessment, individual and group evaluations, and an in-person evaluation meeting with the practice group.
Education and Experience Information
- Must be a .
- Strong academic record required.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and diverse perspectives are valued.
- Collaborative mindset is essential.
Salary Information
- Competitive market compensation offered.
Additional Information
- The program is available in various . offices, including Chicago, Dallas, Des Moines, Denver, Florham Park, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, .
- Law students are encouraged to submit a cover letter specifying the city of interest and any connections to that location, along with a resume, unofficial undergrad and law school transcripts, and a brief writing sample (8-10 pages).
- The law firm is committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting a culture that fosters creativity, innovation, and mutual respect.
- The firm's pro bono work is integral, with significant hours devoted to providing legal counsel and advocacy for justice and community improvement.
- The law firm has been recognized for supporting the recruitment, retention, advancement, and leadership development of women professionals, offering programs for connection building, business development, benchmarking progress, policy collaboration, and training.
- The law firm is recognized as a top law firm for women and is committed to justice and addressing structural racism through its pro bono practice.
- Rankings and awards reflect the high-performance culture at the law firm.
