Summer Associate in San Francisco, CA

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Summer Associate – Labor & Employment at **Members Only**: Salary, Job Description, and Program Details

**Members Only**, a leading law firm, is currently seeking 2L summer associates to join their Labor & Employment practice in any of their offices in Los Angeles - DTLA, New York, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. This program provides hands-on training and meaningful experience to aspiring lawyers in the field of employment and labor law. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to one office, with the option to express interest in other offices as well.

About **Members Only**
**Members Only** is a top-ranked law firm with a diverse employment team that offers a wide range of services to public and private companies, boards of directors, senior executives, investment funds, nonprofits, trade associations, and government contractors. The firm has a successful track record in defending employers against individual plaintiff employment claims and employment-related class action claims. They also provide strategic counsel to national and international companies.

Salary Information
The expected salary for this position is based on an annualized rate of pay of $225,000.

Job Description
The summer associate program at **Members Only** provides hands-on training and meaningful experience to aspiring lawyers. Summer associates will have the opportunity to work on real assignments, participate in interactive skills training, attend practice group meetings, and receive feedback from Cooley lawyers. They will also be reviewed at the midpoint and conclusion of the program, in addition to receiving real-time feedback on all substantive assignments.

**Members Only** is known for its strong emphasis on training and team building among its summer associates. The program begins with a weekend at the Seascape Beach Resort in Northern California, where summer associates will receive training, participate in team building activities, and network with peers and Cooley lawyers. This event is a highlight of the summer and provides a great opportunity to experience Cooley's culture.

Job Requirements
- Applicants must be 2L law students
- Minimum commitment of 8 weeks
- Preference given to those with an interest in general corporate, business litigation, or one of Cooley's specialty groups

Interview Process
Interested candidates can apply to the summer program through Cooley Direct. During the application and interview process, candidates will be asked to specify their area of interest. Cooley's summer program is 10 weeks long and does not allow for a split summer with another law firm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I split my summer at Cooley with another firm?
Cooley's summer program does not allow for a split summer with another law firm. The program is 10 weeks long, and a minimum commitment of 8 weeks is required. This is to ensure that summer associates receive the necessary training and team building opportunities.

Can 1Ls apply for the summer program?
Opportunities for first-year law students are available through Cooley's 1L Diversity Fellowship and 1L patent summer program.

Can I do pro bono work over the summer?
Cooley provides many pro bono assignment opportunities during the summer program and strongly encourages summer associates to participate. All summer associates will meet with pro bono partners and leaders to learn more about the different types of pro bono work available at the firm.

What types of work assignments are given to summer associates?
Summer associates will receive assignments that relate to ongoing client matters, offer practical exposure to the firm's client base and practice, and are representative of work given to lawyers at Cooley.

Are there training programs for summer associates?
Cooley has a robust training program throughout the summer. Summer associates will have the opportunity to attend workshops on writing and negotiation skills, client counseling, and depositions. They will also attend programs on mergers and acquisitions, venture fund formation, venture capital financings, capital markets, and public companies work.

Does the firm provide mentors for summer associates?
Summer associates will be matched with a partner or special counsel mentor and an associate mentor. These mentors will answer questions, introduce them to others at the firm, and facilitate their overall integration. Each office also has a summer associate assignment coordinator who will ensure that summer associates have a good variety and volume of work.

How are summer associates evaluated at Cooley?
Summer associates will receive a midsummer evaluation and a final review at the end of the program. Additionally, they will receive real-time feedback from lawyers after all substantive assignments. Evaluation criteria include legal analysis, communication skills, time management, work quality, initiative, teamwork, maturity, and judgment.

Does Cooley host social activities for summer associates?
Cooley hosts social events throughout the summer, including a weekend at Seascape Beach Resort and events such as cooking classes, theater events, baseball games, and dinners at partners' homes.

What is the current summer associate compensation?
The compensation for the 2025 US summer associate program is $225,000 annualized, prorated for the number of weeks worked.

If I decide to clerk, does the firm offer a clerkship bonus and/or advanced class year standing?
Associates joining the litigation department are eligible for class year credit if they complete an eligible clerkship. They will also receive a bonus of $50,000 for a one-year clerkship and $75,000 for a two-year clerkship or two one-year clerkships.

Does the firm offer a bonus and/or advanced class year standing for JD/MBA graduates?
Associates who complete a combined Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degree and join the firm immediately after that program are eligible for a $25,000 bonus. Cooley does not give class year credit for a JD/MBA.

Jul 08, 2025
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