Summer Associate in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Summer Associate in New York City, NY

Summer Associate

No

Job Title:
Summer Associate - 2L

Job Responsibilities:
The Summer Associate - 2L position offers a nine- to ten-week clerkship that provides candidates with hands-on experience in the daily operations of a law firm attorney. Responsibilities include meaningful career development opportunities, network building, and an in-depth mentorship experience. Summer Associates will engage in various legal tasks and projects under the guidance of experienced attorneys, gaining practical insights into the legal profession.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be rising second-year law students with strong academic credentials. Applicants are required to provide a resume, cover letter, and transcript (an unofficial version is acceptable). Candidates interested in Intellectual Property (IP) should have an academic background or relevant work experience in engineering, computer science, or physics and must provide an undergraduate transcript.

Scholarship Opportunities:
Law firm offers scholarships to attract outstanding students to the private practice of law while supporting their success in law school through work and mentorship experiences. The scholarships are provided alongside the traditional nine- to ten-week paid summer clerkship and are paid during the school year. For 2L students, there is an opportunity to receive up to $40,000 in scholarship funds to assist with school-related expenses. The scholarships are open to all law students, regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.

Scholarship Payments:
- $10,000 if they receive and accept the 1L summer offer
- $25,000 if they receive and accept the 2L summer offer
- $15,000 if they receive and accept the First-Year Associate offer
- Potential Total Scholarship: $50,000

Suited Assessment:
The law firm uses the Suited Assessment as part of the candidate evaluation and recruitment process to expand consideration of candidates beyond traditional hiring metrics. Completing the Suited assessment is a mandatory part of the recruiting process. If candidates require an alternative selection procedure, they may contact the Manager of Entry-Level Recruiting. The Suited Assessment only needs to be completed once by each candidate. If completed in prior recruiting cycles or for another law firm, it does not need to be taken again. Information on what is measured by the assessment, data retention policies, and how to request a reasonable accommodation is available in the Student Resource Guide.

Salary Information:
The scholarship opportunities provide financial assistance, with potential total scholarship funds amounting to $50,000. This includes payments during the school year and upon acceptance of various offers. Specific salary details for the Summer Associate position are not provided in the text.