Job Title: 2026 Summer Associate
Job Responsibilities:
The Summer Associate program at the law firm in Washington, DC, provides second-year law students with the opportunity to gain practical experience by working on actual client matters. The responsibilities of summer associates include:
- Assisting with tasks typically assigned to first-year associates across various practice groups such as Antitrust, Employee Benefits, Energy & Project Development, Investment Management, IP - Disputes, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Structured Transactions, Tax, and Telecommunications, Media & Technology.
- Participating in a diverse range of training and professional development opportunities focused on enhancing presentation, oral argument, legal writing, and practice-specific skills.
- Engaging in meaningful client work while developing a comprehensive understanding of the legal profession.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be second-year law students to be eligible for the Summer Associate program. It is essential for applicants to indicate their practice group(s) of interest in their application materials.
Salary Information:
Summer associates are compensated with a weekly salary of $4,326, which aligns with the legal industry market scale. The base salary or hourly wage range is determined during the interview process and may vary based on factors such as prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may fall outside this range due to individual circumstances. Additionally, the salary or hourly wages are part of a broader total compensation package that could include medical, financial, and other benefits, such as 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits like vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Details regarding participation in benefit plans will be provided if a permanent offer of employment is extended. The position is "at-will," and the law firm reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation or benefit programs at any time based on individual performance, team performance, and market factors.
