Job Responsibilities:
The Summer Clerk Program offers rising second-year law students an immersive experience in labor and employment law. As a Summer Clerk, the responsibilities include engaging in substantive legal assignments that provide both breadth and depth in the field. Clerks will gain exposure to various practice industries and contribute to impactful projects that enhance their understanding of labor and employment law. Responsibilities also involve observing court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and mediations, offering invaluable insights into day-to-day legal practice. Clerks are expected to participate in the authentic associate experience at the law firm, selecting assignments from a curated database to gain real-world experience. Additionally, clerks will receive guidance and mentorship from seasoned attorneys, enhancing their legal skills and preparing them for future success.
Education and Experience Information:
Applicants for the Summer Clerk position must be rising second-year law students. To be considered for the program, students must be in the top 25%-30% of their class. The program is designed to provide law students with an immersive experience in labor and employment law, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting.
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format only; submissions in other formats will not be considered:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Law school and undergraduate transcripts (electronic copies are acceptable)
- Writing sample of no more than five single-spaced pages that reflects the applicant’s own substantive work and has not been heavily edited by others
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the 2026 2L Summer Clerk position.
Program Overview:
The Summer Clerk Program at the law firm offers a comprehensive view of labor and employment law, challenging clerks with meaningful assignments designed to provide both breadth and depth. The program empowers clerks to explore their interests by selecting assignments from a database of curated projects. Training is a key component, with clerks receiving experienced guidance while working alongside seasoned attorneys. The program also includes mentorship, with each Summer Clerk paired with a mentor who serves as a valuable resource. Beyond legal work, the program emphasizes building connections through engaging social events with the law firm team.
About Us:
The law firm is a leading international law firm with more than 675 attorneys in 43 offices across the United States, Mexico, and Japan. The firm is dedicated exclusively to labor and employment law, representing employers with a focus on providing sophisticated legal insight to support strategic decision-making. The firm's singular focus on labor and employment law allows it to build deep experience and a wide-ranging perspective that general practice firms often cannot match.
