Job Responsibilities:
The 2026 2L Law Clerk position at the law firm involves working closely with the Madison office attorneys and engaging in client work. The role is designed to provide the law clerk with exposure to the firm's legal practice, allowing them to develop their intellectual, problem-solving, analytical, and writing skills. The position emphasizes teamwork, initiative, client-service orientation, and an entrepreneurial spirit. While there is no formal summer associate program leading to post-graduate employment in the Madison office, the role offers valuable experience and potential school-year clerking opportunities.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the 2026 2L Law Clerk position must be law students graduating in 2027. The firm prefers candidates who are in the top 25% of their class and have demonstrated leadership in their schools or communities. An interest in or ties to Wisconsin are considered advantageous. The firm values well-rounded individuals with strong intellectual and analytical skills, as well as those who have participated in leadership roles.
Salary Information:
The 2L Law Clerk position is an hourly role with a pay rate of $33 per hour. While there is no expectation of post-graduate employment, the firm provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment.
Application Process:
Applications for the 2026 2L Law Clerk position must be submitted online through the law firm's careers page. Applicants are required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and legal transcript. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, applicants can contact the law firm's recruiting department via email.
About the Law Firm:
The law firm is recognized as a premier Midwest-based firm that collaborates with businesses to help them achieve their goals on a regional, national, and global scale. With a reputation for combining law and business, the firm's attorneys and staff act as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors. The firm is committed to providing innovative legal solutions while upholding inclusion and diversity as core values. It operates ten locations worldwide and employs over 400 attorneys.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The law firm is an equal employment opportunity employer, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply. The firm does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, public assistance status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
