2028 Summer Associate Program - Labor & Employment - San Francisco
About The Position
Seyfarth is hiring 2Ls for its 2028 Summer Program as Summer Associates in the Labor & Employment department at its San Francisco office. Summer Associates are assigned to a specific department for the entire summer, enabling them to develop deeper knowledge and practical experience in that practice area while also engaging with attorneys across the office and firm. They work closely with partners and receive individualized feedback and coaching from partner and associate mentors. The program combines a department-specific curriculum and substantive legal seminars with practical work on active client matters. Summer Associates work alongside attorneys on cases and projects, attend client meetings, and shadow attorneys on a variety of deals and cases. Additional learning opportunities may include depositions, court appearances, and closings. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript when available, and a writing sample. The position is based in San Francisco, California. Compensation is based on an annualized salary of $225,000.
Requirements
- Complete one year of law school by spring 2027 and expect to receive a JD in May 2029.
- Demonstrate academic achievement.
- Show an appreciation for collaboration and teamwork.
- Have a clear interest in Labor & Employment, evidenced by 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 alongside attorneys on actual client cases and projects.
- Attend client meetings.
- Shadow attorneys on a variety of deals and cases for hands-on learning.
- Participate in specialized training and substantive legal seminars.
- Build practical skills through learning opportunities such as depositions, court appearances, and closings.
Benefits
- Individualized feedback and coaching from partner and associate mentors.
- Specialized training curriculum, including substantive legal seminars.
- Training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance.
- Practical learning opportunities, including attending depositions, court appearances, closings, and client meetings.
- Cutting-edge legal work on active cases and client projects.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
