Summer Associate in Lafayette, LA

Law Firm

Lafayette, LA

Summer Associate in Lafayette, LA

Summer Associate

Max 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Summer Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a six-week program designed for first- or second-year law students to gain real-life legal experience.
- Engage in orientation and training to become familiar with the support functions of the law firm, including library services, software, and technology.
- Attend meetings, seminars, legal education presentations, and in-house training sessions to enhance legal knowledge and skills.
- Work directly with attorneys on day-to-day activities, which include performing legal research, drafting motions, and accompanying attorneys to depositions, hearings, and mediations.
- Contribute meaningfully to the law firm and its clients through various assignments and tasks.
- Participate in social gatherings, lunches, and recreational outings to experience and integrate into the firm's culture.

Education and Experience Information:
- Open to first- or second-year law students who are exploring opportunities to gain practical legal experience.
- Participation in recruitment programs at law schools and community events, with resumes accepted year-round.
- On-campus interviews conducted at local schools during the fall and spring.

Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific salary information for the Summer Law Clerk Program.

Additional Information:
- The program is available at various office locations throughout the Gulf South and Midwest, including Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Lafayette, LA; Mobile, AL; Pensacola, FL; and Tampa, FL.
- Law clerks will have the opportunity to work in a vibrant culture built on teamwork, inclusivity, and professionalism.
- The law firm is committed to training, mentoring, and supporting bright and ambitious individuals to advance their careers in the legal field.