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 designed to enhance their legal education and provide exposure to practical legal work. Each clerk is assigned a partner and an associate mentor who guide them through the summer program. The responsibilities include:
- Undertaking a wide range of assignments that expose clerks to different practice areas within the law firm.
- Receiving instruction and constructive feedback from assigned mentors on various legal assignments.
- Encouraging productivity and success through guidance and mentorship.
- Participating in client interactions, attending trials, closings, or depositions when opportunities arise.
- Supplementing law school education with practical, real-world legal experience.
Education and Experience Information:
The position is specifically designed for second-year law students who are looking to gain practical experience in a law firm setting. The program is aimed at those who have completed their second year of law school and are seeking to further their legal education through hands-on experience.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school and have completed their second year of legal studies by the time the program begins.
- There is no specific requirement for prior work experience, as the program is structured to provide foundational legal experience.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the 2026 Summer Law Clerk position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. They focus on recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to 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. This commitment is part of the law firm's dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Applicants are informed of their rights under federal employment laws, and they are encouraged to review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor for further information.
