Summer Associate

Sidley Austin LLP • San Francisco, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Sidley Austin LLP’s San Francisco office is accepting applications from Class of 2029 law students for its 2028 2L Summer Associate Program. A limited number of positions are also available for 1L candidates in the 2027 Summer Associate Program. Applicants may indicate whether they wish to be considered for the 1L program when applying. Candidates should have exceptional credentials and a genuine passion for the law.

Applications must include a resume, undergraduate transcript, cover letter, and law school transcript containing 2026 fall grades. Applicants should email their law school transcript to Sidley’s Northern California Recruiting team after receiving their 2026 fall grades. Offers are anticipated after the firm receives and reviews complete application materials, including the law school transcript. Completing the Suited assessment is required; it may be completed before applying, and applicants who have already completed it should ensure their scores have been released to Sidley.

Applicants may also express interest in the Built to Succeed® Scholarship. The scholarship awards $50,000 to a limited number of second-year law students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and strong academic performance, and whose backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences will contribute to an inclusive and dynamic law firm.

The salary is $4,327 per week. This role is not eligible for benefits. Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Exceptional credentials.
• Genuine passion for the law.
• Submit a resume, undergraduate transcript, cover letter, and law school transcript containing 2026 fall grades.
• Complete the required Suited assessment and release scores to Sidley if the assessment was completed previously.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants may indicate interest in being considered for the Built to Succeed® Scholarship, which recognizes exceptional leadership, strong academic performance, and backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to an inclusive and dynamic law firm.
• Applicants may indicate whether they also wish to be considered for a 1L position in the 2027 Summer Associate Program.

What This Job Offers

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