Summer Associate in New Bern, NC

Law Firm

New Bern, NC

Summer Associate in New Bern, NC

Summer Associate

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Job Title: 2026 2L Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The 2026 2L Summer Associate Program at the law firm is designed to provide law students with a comprehensive introduction to the legal profession and the firm's operations. The program typically runs for six weeks, from mid-May through the end of June, and involves the following responsibilities:

- Participate in hands-on real work assignments across various practice disciplines, gaining exposure to the firm's full range of practice areas.
- Rotate between all five office locations to experience different communities, practice areas, and interact with attorneys and their families.
- Attend court appearances, trials, depositions, mediations, client interviews, deal closings, and other legal events alongside attorneys.
- Engage in social activities and Hands-On Practical Experience (HOPE) opportunities to become familiar with attorneys and the geographic advantages of each office location.
- Work closely with an assigned Summer Associate Mentor, an attorney within the firm who provides guidance on firm-related questions, community insights, and quality of life issues.
- Receive frequent evaluations and feedback on work products to assist in developmental progress.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the 2026 2L Summer Associate Program should be second-year law students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and possess the following qualifications:

- Strong interpersonal skills, academic achievement, and intellectual capability.
- Ability to articulate a well-defined interest in the law firm and familiarity with its practice areas and locations.
- Participation in Moot Court and Law Review, leadership in student group activities, volunteerism in the community, and diverse life and work experiences are valued.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, complex problem-solving, emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.
- Proficiency in the professional use of technology and social media to promote themselves and the firm.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the 2026 2L Summer Associate Program.