2027 Stinson LLP 1L Equity Fellowship/2028 2L Summer Associate - Minneapolis

Stinson LLP • Minneapolis, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Stinson LLP is offering the Stinson LLP 1L Equity Fellowship, which includes paid Summer Associate positions for Summer 2027 and Summer 2028, a dedicated attorney mentor, and tuition and expense assistance. Fellows receive $15,000 in assistance after successfully completing the 1L Summer Associate Program, provided they remain in good academic standing and intend to return for a 2L Summer Associate position. They may receive an additional $15,000 after successfully completing the 2L Summer Associate Program and accepting a full-time associate position. The Summer Associate salary is $3,846 per week. Summer Associates are not eligible for benefits because this is a temporary position.

The position is based in Minneapolis. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with a deadline of January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Applicants submit a response of under 500 words to the stated prompt, a resume, cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript or anticipated grade-receipt date, and a legal writing sample. Incomplete applications missing materials other than an unofficial law school transcript will not be considered. Stinson avoids scheduling interviews during study days and final examination periods.

Requirements

• Must be a 1L student.
• Strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate if applicable, and law school student.
• Effective legal writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Community involvement.
• Work experience.
• Interest in areas of the law that match the firm’s practice areas.
• Commitment to practicing law in the firm location for which the candidate is seeking a Summer Associate position (Minneapolis).
• To receive the first $15,000 tuition and expense assistance payment, the Fellow must successfully complete the 1L Summer Associate Program, remain in good academic standing, and intend to return for a 2L Summer Associate position.
• To receive the additional $15,000 tuition and expense assistance payment, the Fellow must successfully complete the 2L Summer Associate Program and accept a full-time associate position.
• Application materials: response under 500 words to the fellowship prompt, current resume, cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript or anticipated date for receipt of grades, and legal writing sample.

Benefits

• $15,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance following successful completion of the 1L Summer Associate Program, subject to the stated conditions.
• Additional $15,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance after successful completion of the 2L Summer Associate Program and acceptance of a full-time associate position.
• Assigned firm attorney mentor.
• Paid Summer Associate positions for Summer 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package mentioned generally; Summer Associates are specifically not eligible for benefits because the position is temporary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed