Job Description
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a 2L to join our 2026 Summer Program as a Summer Associate.
Our Summer Program offers a strong educational component supported by practical learning opportunities. Summer Associates work hand-in-hand with Seyfarth partners, who are dedicated to ensuring their continued professional development. A team of partner and associate mentors will also provide individualized feedback and coaching.
Our Summer Program is unique insofar as Summer Associates are assigned to a specific Department for the entire summer. By working primarily with one Department, our Summer Associates gain deeper knowledge, insights and experiences of a particular practice, thus preparing you for your first year as a lawyer and beyond. Although you'll be assigned to one Department, you'll have plenty of opportunities to meet and socialize with your fellow Summer Associates and with lawyers in other Departments both office-wide and firm-wide!
Please submit your resume, transcript and a writing sample. In addition, because we hire Summer Associates by Department, please submit a cover letter indicating your preferred practice group(s): Labor & Employment or Real Estate.Litigation.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
As a Summer Associate, you are given the opportunity to work alongside our attorneys on real client work. A specialized curriculum tailored to your specific Department will help bridge the gap between your academic and experiential learning. Summer Associates will also work on actual client cases and projects, and will have the opportunity to attend client meetings. Summer Associates will also gain practical experience by shadowing attorneys on a variety of deals and cases in order to enhance your learning in the substantive course areas.
YOU HAVE:
- One year of law school under your belt and expect your JD in May 2027;
- Demonstrated academic achievement at the law school level; and
- An appreciation for collaboration and teamwork; and
- An interest in a specific practice area - Labor & Employment and/or Real Estate - as evidenced by coursework, certificate programs, and/or prior work experience.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Our Summer Associates are given the opportunity to develop robust, hands-on skills that build upon and complement their formal law school education through:
- A specialized training curriculum, including substantive seminars on important legal topics
- Training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communications, and finance taught by leading practitioners from throughout the firm
- Practical learning opportunities, including attending depositions, court appearances, closings and client meetings
- Cutting-edge legal work on active cases and client projects
COMPENSATION:
Compensation for this position is based upon an annualized salary of $225,000.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 Offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017.
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a 2L to join our 2026 Summer Program as a Summer Associate.
Our Summer Program offers a strong educational component supported by practical learning opportunities. Summer Associates work hand-in-hand with Seyfarth partners, who are dedicated to ensuring their continued professional development. A team of partner and associate mentors will also provide individualized feedback and coaching.
Our Summer Program is unique insofar as Summer Associates are assigned to a specific Department for the entire summer. By working primarily with one Department, our Summer Associates gain deeper knowledge, insights and experiences of a particular practice, thus preparing you for your first year as a lawyer and beyond. Although you'll be assigned to one Department, you'll have plenty of opportunities to meet and socialize with your fellow Summer Associates and with lawyers in other Departments both office-wide and firm-wide!
Please submit your resume, transcript and a writing sample. In addition, because we hire Summer Associates by Department, please submit a cover letter indicating your preferred practice group(s): Labor & Employment or Real Estate.Litigation.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
As a Summer Associate, you are given the opportunity to work alongside our attorneys on real client work. A specialized curriculum tailored to your specific Department will help bridge the gap between your academic and experiential learning. Summer Associates will also work on actual client cases and projects, and will have the opportunity to attend client meetings. Summer Associates will also gain practical experience by shadowing attorneys on a variety of deals and cases in order to enhance your learning in the substantive course areas.
YOU HAVE:
- One year of law school under your belt and expect your JD in May 2027;
- Demonstrated academic achievement at the law school level; and
- An appreciation for collaboration and teamwork; and
- An interest in a specific practice area - Labor & Employment and/or Real Estate - as evidenced by coursework, certificate programs, and/or prior work experience.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Our Summer Associates are given the opportunity to develop robust, hands-on skills that build upon and complement their formal law school education through:
- A specialized training curriculum, including substantive seminars on important legal topics
- Training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communications, and finance taught by leading practitioners from throughout the firm
- Practical learning opportunities, including attending depositions, court appearances, closings and client meetings
- Cutting-edge legal work on active cases and client projects
COMPENSATION:
Compensation for this position is based upon an annualized salary of $225,000.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 Offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017.
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Key skill Required
- Academic Achievement
- Client Work
- Collaboration
- Development
- Ethics
- Experiential Learning
- Finance
- Learning
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Marketing
- Practical
- Professional Development
- Real Estate
- Teamwork
- Training
- Transcript
- Writing
Designation
- Summer Associate
