Summer Associate in Los Angeles, CA

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Los Angeles, CA

Summer Associate in Los Angeles, CA

Summer Associate

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Job Title: Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a comprehensive summer program focused on providing a realistic experience of working as a full-time associate at the law firm.
- Engage in a variety of client projects, offering exposure to different legal practices and fostering an understanding of the collaborative firm atmosphere.
- Draft memos, agreements, and briefs that are reviewed by clients and judges, providing real-world legal writing and drafting experience.
- Attend client meetings, court conferences, depositions, and trials to gain practical insights into legal proceedings.
- Participate in pro bono projects, reflecting the firm's commitment to community service and providing meaningful work experience.
- Receive practical training and candid feedback to enhance legal skills, including workshops on contract drafting, negotiation, legal research memoranda, bluebooking, and marketing writing skills.
- Engage in community and social events, including cooking classes, museum tours, axe-throwing, escape rooms, and dinners hosted by partners.
- Participate in volunteer opportunities, such as prepping meals for individuals living with illnesses and beach cleanup days.
- Attend meetings with public figures and judges who are friends and alumni of the firm to broaden professional networks and gain industry insights.

Education and Experience Information:
- Targeted towards second-year law students with excellent academic performance.
- Candidates should have diverse interests and a strong enthusiasm for the practice of law.
- The firm conducts annual on-campus interviews at law schools and job fairs within its geographic footprint, inviting select candidates for further interviews with firm lawyers.
- Students from schools not visited by the firm are encouraged to apply directly to the summer program.

Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific information about the salary for the Summer Associate position.

Additional Information:
- The Summer Associate Program begins with a multi-day orientation, allowing students to meet colleagues and experience initial legal training sessions.
- Each assignment is evaluated by the assigning attorney, with direct feedback provided to associates.
- Mid-summer and end-of-program evaluations mirror the associate evaluation process, offering insights into strengths and areas for improvement.
- The Writing Advisor Program pairs associates with a partner at the firm for ongoing feedback on written work product, fostering an ongoing dialogue about writing skills.
- The application for the 2026 2L summer associate program opens on May 1, 2025, and all applications must be submitted via the firm's website. Email applications are not accepted.

Jun 21, 2025
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