Summer Associate in Denver, CO

Law Firm

Denver, CO

Summer Associate in Denver, CO

Summer Associate

No

Job Title:
2026 2L Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The 2L Summer Associate position at the law firm presents a unique opportunity for rising second-year law students to immerse themselves in the legal profession. Participants will engage in a nine- to ten-week clerkship that offers hands-on experience in the daily life of a law firm attorney. Key responsibilities include:

- Participating in meaningful career development activities.
- Building a professional network within the firm.
- Engaging in an in-depth mentorship experience with experienced attorneys.
- Working on various legal assignments to gain practical knowledge and skills.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates should be rising second-year law students with strong academic credentials. The application process requires submission of a resume, cover letter, and transcript. An unofficial transcript is acceptable initially, but candidates are expected to upload the official version upon receipt. For those interested in Intellectual Property (IP) law, an academic background or relevant work experience in engineering, computer science, or physics is required. Such candidates should also provide an undergraduate transcript.

Additional Information for IP Candidates:
- Academic background in engineering, computer science, or physics.
- Relevant work experience in related fields.

Scholarship Opportunities:
The law firm offers scholarship opportunities to attract outstanding students to the private practice of law, while also supporting their success in law school through work and mentorship experiences. The scholarships are provided in conjunction with the traditional nine- to ten-week paid summer clerkship. For 2L students, there is an opportunity to receive up to $40,000 in scholarship funds to assist with school-related expenses.

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.

The scholarships are open to all law students, irrespective 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.

Assessment Process:
The firm utilizes the Suited Assessment as part of the candidate evaluation and recruitment process to expand candidate consideration beyond traditional hiring metrics. This assessment is mandatory and provides a comprehensive evaluation of candidates. Information regarding what the assessment measures, Suited’s data retention policies, and requests for reasonable accommodations can be found online. Candidates who have completed the assessment in prior recruiting cycles or for another law firm are not required to take it again.

Salary Information:
While specific salary information for the 2L Summer Associate position is not provided, the program offers significant scholarship opportunities that can amount to a total of $50,000, contingent upon acceptance of various offers throughout the law school and early career stages.