2027 Stinson LLP 1L Equity Fellowship/2028 2L Summer Associate - St. Louis

Stinson LLP • Clayton, MO

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About The Position

Stinson LLP offers the 1L Equity Fellowship to a first-year law student seeking a Summer Associate position in St. Louis. The opportunity spans two summers: a 1L Summer Associate position in Summer 2027 and a 2L Summer Associate position in Summer 2028. The Fellow receives a paid Summer Associate position, an assigned firm mentor, and up to $30,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance, subject to the stated program conditions. The initial $15,000 is provided after successful completion of the 1L Summer Associate Program, provided the Fellow remains in good academic standing and intends to return for the 2L Summer Associate position. An additional $15,000 is provided after successful completion of the 2L Summer Associate Program and acceptance of a full-time associate position.

Stinson’s Summer Associate salary is $3,846 per week. Summer Associates are not eligible for benefits because this is a temporary position. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with a deadline of January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Applicants should submit the listed application materials online. Stinson avoids scheduling interviews during study days or final examination periods and encourages applicants to focus on final examinations. Incomplete applications missing materials other than an unofficial law school transcript will not be considered.

Requirements

• Be a 1L student.
• Have a strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate student if applicable, and law school student.
• Have effective legal writing skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate community involvement and work experience.
• Have an interest in areas of law that match the firm’s practice areas.
• Commit to practicing law in the firm location for which the candidate is applying: St. Louis.
• Submit a response under 500 words to the application prompt about contributing to a sense of belonging for the firm’s team and clients, using specific examples of working with people whose perspectives differed from the applicant’s.
• Submit a current resume, cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript (unofficial versions accepted), and legal writing sample. If the law school transcript is unavailable when applying, provide the anticipated date grades will be received and send the transcript once available.

Benefits

• $15,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance after successful completion of the 1L Summer Associate Program, subject to remaining in good academic standing and intending to return for the 2L Summer Associate position.
• An 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 mentor.
• Paid Summer Associate position.

What This Job Offers

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