Job Responsibilities:
The 2026 Summer Law Clerk position at the law firm offers 2L students a comprehensive opportunity to engage in a substantive "interview" and training process throughout the summer. The program is designed to allow law clerks to work with as many attorneys and across as many practice areas as possible, spanning all office locations. This immersive experience includes:
- Rotating work assignments across different offices of the law firm
- Engaging in various practice areas to gain a broad legal perspective
- Receiving constructive and substantive feedback on work products
- Participating in a formal mid-summer review and a final evaluation
- Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda and/or pleadings for assigning attorneys and/or clients
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for and observing mediations, hearings, or trials
- Observing attorney-client meetings
- Drafting client alerts on new laws
- Creating checklists or forms for various departments, such as probate or employment groups
Education and Experience Information:
This position is specifically open to students who are in their second year of law school (2L students). The role is structured to provide these students with practical legal experience and insight into the daily workings of a law firm, which is integral to their legal education and career development.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific information regarding the salary for the Summer Law Clerk position.
Additional Program Details:
Each summer law clerk will be paired with an individual mentor, in addition to the Summer Clerk Program Coordinator, to ensure they have a reliable point of contact and support throughout their tenure. The program's success is considered a critical component of the law firm's recruiting process, serving as a means to determine the mutual fit between the firm and the candidate. The law firm aims to hire one to four summer law clerks each summer, contingent on the firm's needs and the quality of the candidates.
Application Process:
Candidates interested in applying for the 2026 Summer Law Clerk position are required to submit a resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample to the provided email address.
