Summer Associate in San Francisco, CA

Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Summer Associate in San Francisco, CA

Summer Associate

Max 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The 2026 Summer Program for 2L Summer Associates at the law firm provides law students with an opportunity to gain meaningful exposure to substantive legal assignments. Participants will engage in robust mentoring, networking, and learning opportunities designed to lay a strong foundation for a successful legal career. The program aims to nurture and retain exceptional professionals by offering a sophisticated legal environment and hands-on experience.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the 2026 Summer Program must be law students, preferably those who are in their second year (2L). The law firm is seeking candidates with unique skill sets, varied life experiences, and a proven record of personal and academic achievement. The evaluation criteria for candidates include, but are not limited to:

- Previous work experience
- Demonstrated undergraduate and law school excellence
- Participation in law review
- Significant writing and oral communication experience
- Moot court or mock trial experience
- Comparable extracurricular activities
- Professionalism
- Contributions to the community

The law firm typically hires students with outstanding academic credentials and excellent writing skills.

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

Application Process:
To apply for the 2026 Summer Program, candidates must submit the following documents:

- Resume
- Cover letter (indicating office preference and practice group interest)
- Law school transcript
- Writing sample

Applicants should submit only one application for their preferred office and practice group interest, although additional offices of interest can be included in the cover letter. Subsequent applications will not be considered. The law firm will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact candidates if there is interest in moving forward with their candidacy. No phone calls are allowed for inquiries regarding the application process.

Legal Terminology and Important Information:
The law firm is committed to being an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. This commitment emphasizes the firm's dedication to diversity and inclusivity within its workforce.