Job Responsibilities:
The law firm is seeking applications for the 2026 Summer Law Clerk positions exclusively for second-year law students (2L). The summer clerk program is designed to serve as an extended "interview" and training process, offering both the firm and the law clerk an opportunity to evaluate if they are a suitable match for each other. The program includes several key responsibilities and activities:
- Rotating across all office locations of the law firm to gain comprehensive exposure.
- Engaging in work across various practice areas to understand the breadth of legal work handled by the firm.
- Receiving constructive and substantive feedback on work products, with a formal mid-summer review and a final evaluation to assess performance.
- Conducting legal research on specific points of law and drafting memoranda or pleadings for the assigning attorney and/or client.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for mediations, hearings, or trials and observing these legal proceedings.
- Observing client meetings conducted by attorneys to understand client interaction and case management.
- Drafting client alerts on newly enacted laws to keep clients informed and compliant with legal changes.
- Creating checklists or forms for various departments, such as probate or employment groups, to support legal processes and ensure thoroughness.
Education and Experience Information:
The position is open to second-year law students (2L) only, indicating that applicants must be currently enrolled in a law school and have completed their first year of legal education. The program is designed to integrate legal education with practical experience, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Summer Law Clerk position.
Overall, the Summer Law Clerk program at the law firm is an integral part of its recruiting process, aimed at identifying potential future hires while providing law students with valuable hands-on experience in various legal practice areas.
