Law Student - Law Firm in Rochester, NY

Law Firm

Rochester, NY

Law Student - Law Firm in Rochester, NY

Law Student

No

Job Title:
2026 (2L) Summer Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
The Summer Law Clerk position at the law firm is designed to provide . students with a comprehensive experience in the legal profession. The program is structured to introduce clerks to the high-quality environment of the law firm, emphasizing its collegial atmosphere, teamwork, and collaboration culture. The clerks will gain insights into the practical application of law across various settings and circumstances, which will aid in envisioning their future careers as attorneys. Responsibilities include:

- Participating in a mandatory orientation program in Syracuse, NY, at the start of the program.
- Engaging in a free-flowing assignment system, allowing clerks to work on projects from a range of practice areas and attorneys.
- Receiving mentoring and constructive feedback on assignments to enhance skills and development.
- Socializing and networking with peers, attorneys, and firm leaders.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Summer Law Clerk position must be . students who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027, enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school. The firm seeks highly qualified, team-oriented candidates from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

- Excellent academic credentials and strong legal writing skills.
- Preference for students in the top 30% of their class with law review, journal, and/or moot court experience.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Connections to, or a sincere interest in, starting a legal career in the office location to which they apply.
- A strong interest in the office's practice areas.

Salary Information:
The weekly salary range for Summer Law Clerks at the law firm is between $2,115 and $2,400. This range represents the firm's good-faith and reasonable estimate of compensation for the position. Actual compensation will depend on the office location.

Note:
Application materials generated by AI will not be accepted. The law firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding employment, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.