2028 2L Summer Associate

WilmerHale • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

WilmerHale is accepting applications from JD Class of 2029 students for its 2028 Summer Associate Program in Los Angeles, California. The program exposes participants to the breadth of the firm’s practice and the range of its lawyers’ talents through challenging assignments, practical training, and opportunities to work and socialize with attorneys. Summer associates are paired with mentors who guide and support them, perform substantive legal work for real clients, and may accompany attorneys to meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, negotiations, and closings. Training and networking opportunities include practice group presentations, interactive workshops, mock trials and deals, and personalized legal writing coaching. The program is intended to provide a realistic view of the firm and help students make an informed decision about joining after graduation or a clerkship.

Requirements

• Be a full-time, first-year law student expecting to graduate from an ABA-accredited law school in 2029.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence through academic and personal achievement; students hired are typically at or near the top of their class.
• Submit a complete application packet including a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript, writing sample, and law school transcript showing first-semester/trimester/quarter grades.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive legal work for real clients.
• Accompany attorneys to meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, negotiations, and/or closings.
• Participate in practice group presentations, interactive workshops, mock trials and deals, and personalized legal writing coaching.
• Engage with mentors who provide guidance and support.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package, including base salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Practical training and networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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