Minneapolis - 2027 Twin Cities Diversity in Practice 1L Clerkship

Robins Kaplan • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Robins Kaplan LLP is seeking first-year law students for its 2027 Minneapolis Summer Associate Program through the Twin Cities Diversity in Practice 1L Clerkship Program. Participants spend ten weeks in person at the firm's Minneapolis office and two weeks with a corporate partner, either Inspire Medical Systems Inc. at its Golden Valley office or C.H. Robinson at its Eden Prairie office. The program is intended to introduce participants to the firm and the life of an associate while helping them develop as legal writers, thinkers, and advocates.

Summer associates participate in a mock arbitration in the firm's courtroom with guidance from trial lawyers, work on pro bono cases and substantive assignments connected to real firm matters, receive writing mentorship, and accompany lawyers to trials, hearings, depositions, negotiations, and client meetings. Robins Kaplan is a national litigation firm with a strong focus on high-stakes litigation and trial work and a nationally recognized pro bono program.

Requirements

• Be a first-year law student.
• Demonstrate academic excellence.
• Show initiative and ownership over work.
• Demonstrate resilience when facing challenges and adversity.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Have an interest in becoming a trial lawyer.
• Submit a cover letter explaining interest in practicing in the Twin Cities, a resume, unofficial undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a legal writing sample. The first-semester law transcript may be provided later if unavailable at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a mock arbitration in the firm's courtroom with guidance from trial lawyers.
• Work on pro bono cases.
• Complete substantive assignments related to cases handled by the firm.
• Participate in the writing mentorship program to improve legal writing.
• Accompany lawyers to trials, hearings, depositions, negotiations, and client meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed