Summer Associate in Portland, OR

Law Firm

Portland, OR

Summer Associate in Portland, OR

Summer Associate

No

H1: 2026 2L Summer Associate at Leading Law Firm
H2: Valuable Experience for Highly Qualified 2L Student

Overview:
- Unique opportunity for a 2L student at a leading law firm
- Full member of Orrick's 2026 Summer Associate Program
- Compensated as an Orrick Summer Associate
- Supervised by Orrick partner sponsors
- Opportunity for first-year associate position after 2L summer

Application Process:
- Seeking entrepreneurial, determined, and engaged students with strong academic credentials
- Demonstrated interest in one of Orrick's six Business Units: litigation, corporate, regulatory (SAGE), energy & infrastructure, intellectual property, and finance
- Applicants must provide resume, transcript, and cover letter
- Application process closes August 31, 2025
- Virtual interviews will begin in April

Responsibilities:
- Meaningful and rewarding summer experience
- Substantive work across Orrick's practices and offices
- Opportunities to gain better understanding of law and participate in trainings
- Unique programming and events to get to know fellow Summer Associates and Orrick attorneys

Qualifications:
- Rising 2Ls (class of 2027) pursuing a JD at an ABA-accredited law school
- Part-time program or JD/MBA students also eligible

Compensation and Benefits:
- Expected gross salary of $4,
- Comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package
- Elective health benefits, mental well-being programs, family care benefits, disability benefits, parental leave, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Orrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- SF Fair Chance Ordinance: arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant
- Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring: qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with the law.