Summer Associate in Palo Alto, CA

Law Firm

Palo Alto, CA

Summer Associate in Palo Alto, CA

Summer Associate

No

Job Title: 2L Summer Associate
Experience: 1 year of law school completed

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (Willkie) is seeking highly motivated law students to join our 2026 Summer Associate Program in Palo Alto. We offer a well-rounded experience, with a balance of work and social activities, to give our summer associates a firsthand look at what it means to be an attorney at Willkie. Our summer law clerks will have the opportunity to work directly with partners and associates on client matters, participate in engaging in-house training programs, and receive individualized mentorship.

Who We Are Looking For:

- Professional, intelligent, and critical thinkers
- Interested in transactional law, specifically general corporate or IP Tech Transactions
- Thrives in a collegial, diverse, and collaborative environment

Application Requirements:

To be considered for the 2026 Summer Associate Program, you must submit the following items:

- Resume
- Law school transcript (unofficial or official) including grades from your first year of law school
- Cover letter

We review applications on a rolling basis, so it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

Willkie is committed to diversity and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity and expression, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, nationality, national origin, citizenship, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, veteran's status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, assignments, transfers, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and benefits.

Salary Information:

- Currently $4,327 per week
- Competitive salary for a summer associate position in Palo Alto

H1: Join Willkie's 2026 Summer Associate Program in Palo Alto
H2: Experience a Well-Rounded Summer Program at a Top Law Firm

Join **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (Willkie) as a 2L Summer Associate in Palo Alto and gain valuable experience working with partners and associates on client matters, participating in engaging in-house training programs, and receiving individualized mentorship. Our program offers a balance of work and social activities to give you a firsthand look at what it means to be an attorney at Willkie.

Who We Are:

- Highly motivated law students
- Interested in transactional law, specifically general corporate or IP Tech Transactions
- Professional, intelligent, and critical thinkers
- Thrive in a collegial, diverse, and collaborative environment

Requirements:

To apply for our 2026 Summer Associate Program, please submit the following items:

- Resume
- Law school transcript (unofficial or official) including grades from your first year of law school
- Cover letter

We review applications on a rolling basis, so it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

Law Firm Commitment to Diversity:

At Willkie, we are committed to diversity and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity and expression, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, nationality, national origin, citizenship, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, veteran's status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, assignments, transfers, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and benefits.

Salary Information:

- Currently $4,327 per week
- Competitive salary for a summer associate position in Palo Alto