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

Stinson Leonard Street • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Stinson LLP offers law students the opportunity to experience daily life as an associate attorney. Summer Associates work on meaningful assignments and learn from mentors and experienced attorneys. The program also includes activities and social events intended to foster collegiality among participants and the broader legal community.

This position is offered to an exceptional first-year law student with strong academic, research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. The offer is for two summers: Summer 2027 as a 1L Summer Associate and Summer 2028 as a 2L Summer Associate. The position is based in Minneapolis, and candidates must be committed to practicing law in the firm location for which they apply.

The 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 and must be submitted by January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Required application materials are a current resume, cover letter indicating preferred office location(s), undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript or anticipated grade availability 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

• Be a first-year law student (1L).
• 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.
• Have work experience.
• Show interest in areas of law that match the firm’s practice areas.
• Be committed to practicing law in the firm location for which applying (Minneapolis).
• Submit a current resume, cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript or anticipated grade availability date, and legal writing sample.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful legal assignments.
• Learn from mentors and experienced attorneys.
• Participate in activities and social events designed to foster collegiality among peers and within the legal community.

What This Job Offers

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