2027 1L Summer Associate (Dual Summer) - Portland
About The Position
Ashurst Perkins Coie is accepting applications from first-year law students for a two-summer associate opportunity in the Portland office's Complex Litigation practice. Participants work in both the 2027 and 2028 summer programs, with the opportunity to join the firm as a full-time associate after law school graduation. The program is intended to build a connected experience across both summers, with increasing responsibility, deeper client engagement, relationship building, and development of core legal skills. Summer associates perform substantive work including research, drafting, analysis, and client-facing projects alongside attorneys and mentors. They may attend hearings, client meetings, depositions, and deal closings, work on pro bono matters, take part in professional development activities, and attend social events. Applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter describing their areas of interest and geographic preference, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, a law school transcript (unofficial versions are acceptable, with a transcript to follow when unavailable at application time), and a legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages. Applications are considered on a rolling basis beginning November 2, 2026, and early applications are encouraged. All materials must be uploaded as PDFs; candidates can expect status updates by late January 2027. Applicants seeking consideration for the Inclusive Leaders Fellowship should indicate this in the application and submit a personal statement. The position is not benefits-eligible, though paid holidays are available. Compensation is $18,750 per month.
Requirements
- Be a first-year student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Demonstrate academic achievement, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and experience relevant to a successful career in the legal field.
- Submit a resume, cover letter, applicable undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a law school transcript, and a legal writing sample no longer than 10 pages.
Nice To Haves
- Life experiences that have shaped the applicant's perspectives and professional goals.
- Applicants may request consideration for the Inclusive Leaders Fellowship by submitting a personal statement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research, drafting, and analysis.
- Work on client-facing projects alongside attorneys and mentors.
- Attend hearings, client meetings, depositions, and deal closings.
- Participate in pro bono matters, professional development activities, and firm social events.
Benefits
- Paid holidays are available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
