Job Title: 2026 Summer Law Clerk (Second Year Law Students)
Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the 2026 Summer Law Clerk is to engage in a comprehensive learning experience within the law firm. The program offers law students the opportunity to work directly with partners and associate mentors who provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the summer. Clerks are tasked with a variety of assignments that expose them to different practice areas within the legal field. Responsibilities may include:
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.
- Participating in client meetings to gain practical insights into client relationships.
- Attending trials, closings, or depositions to observe the application of legal theory in real-world scenarios.
- Collaborating with legal teams to support ongoing cases and projects.
- Receiving feedback and constructive criticism to improve legal skills and knowledge.
- Engaging in professional development activities organized by the firm.
Education and Experience:
Candidates for the 2026 Summer Law Clerk position must be second-year law students. This requirement ensures that applicants have completed foundational legal coursework and possess a basic understanding of legal principles necessary to contribute meaningfully during the summer program. While prior legal experience is not explicitly required, any previous internships or clerkships may be beneficial.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide explicit salary information for the 2026 Summer Law Clerk position. Compensation details are typically discussed during the recruitment process or upon offer of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. It emphasizes its dedication to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic. The firm adheres to all federal employment laws, ensuring a fair and equitable workplace for all employees.
Applicants are encouraged to review the firm's Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and related policies available on the firm's website. Additionally, the firm complies with federal requirements to inform applicants of their rights under employment laws, as detailed in the Department of Labor's "Know Your Rights" notice.
