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

Stinson LLP • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Stinson LLP is hiring a 1L Equity Fellow for a two-summer program in Kansas City: a 1L Summer Associate position in Summer 2027 and a 2L Summer Associate position in Summer 2028. The fellowship provides a paid Summer Associate position, an assigned firm attorney mentor, and tuition and expense assistance. Fellows receive $15,000 after successfully completing the 1L Summer Associate Program, provided they remain in good academic standing and intend to return for the 2L Summer Associate position. They 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.

Applicants must be 1L students and demonstrate a strong academic record, effective legal writing, strong communication and interpersonal skills, community involvement, work experience, interest in law areas aligned with the firm’s practice, and commitment to practicing in Kansas City. Applications require a response of fewer than 500 words to the stated belonging prompt, a current resume, cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript or anticipated grade availability, and legal writing sample. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with a deadline of January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Incomplete applications missing materials other than an unofficial law school transcript will not be considered. The firm avoids scheduling interviews during study days or final examination periods. Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity employer and conducts criminal background checks on individuals offered employment.

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.
• Show interest in areas of the law that match the firm’s practice areas.
• Commit to practicing law in Kansas City, the firm location for which the candidate is applying.
• Submit the application materials: a response under 500 words to the belonging prompt, current resume, cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript or anticipated date of grades, and legal writing sample.

Benefits

• Paid Summer Associate position in Summer 2027 and Summer 2028.
• $15,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance after successful completion of the 1L Summer Associate Program, subject to good academic standing and intent to return for the 2L Summer Associate position.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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