2028 Summer Associate Program - Labor & Employment - Century City
About The Position
Seyfarth is hiring a 2028 Summer Associate to join its Labor & Employment department in the Los Angeles – Century City office. The program is designed for second-year law students and combines practical work on client matters with a specialized educational curriculum. Summer Associates work closely with partners and receive individualized feedback and coaching from partner and associate mentors. They are assigned to a specific department for the summer while also having opportunities to connect with attorneys across the office and firm. The role includes working on active client cases and projects, attending client meetings, and shadowing attorneys on deals and cases. The program also provides substantive legal seminars and training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance. Practical learning opportunities may include attending depositions, court appearances, and closings. Applicants should have completed one year of law school by spring 2027 and expect to receive a JD in May 2029. Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript when available, and a writing sample. The position is based in Los Angeles, California. Compensation is based on an annualized salary of $225,000.
Requirements
- Complete one year of law school by spring 2027.
- Expect to receive a JD in May 2029.
- Demonstrate academic achievement.
- Show an appreciation for collaboration and teamwork.
- Demonstrate an interest in Labor & Employment through coursework, certificate programs, or prior work experience.
- Submit a resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript when available, and a writing sample.
Responsibilities
- Work on actual client cases and projects.
- Attend client meetings.
- Shadow attorneys on a variety of deals and cases.
- Participate in a specialized departmental training curriculum and substantive legal seminars.
- Engage in practical learning opportunities, including depositions, court appearances, and closings.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities.
- Individualized feedback and coaching from partner and associate mentors.
- Specialized training curriculum and practical learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
