2027 1L + 2028 2L Cleveland Summer Associate

Ice Miller•Cleveland, OH
•Onsite

About The Position

Ice Miller is seeking Summer Associates to join its Cleveland, Ohio office for a two-year experience, participating in the firm’s 10-week Summer Associate program during both the 2027 1L summer and 2028 2L summer. Associates will have opportunities to work directly with attorneys on real-world legal matters and develop research, writing, and presentation skills. The program provides associate and partner mentorship, professional and legal skills training, client interaction, and social and team-building activities. Competitive compensation is offered. Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate leadership, motivation to take on meaningful work and new challenges, effective communication and relationship-building skills, organization, dependability, and drive. Applicants must be enrolled in the J.D. class of 2029 at an accredited law school, hold at least an undergraduate degree, and have permanent authorization to work in the United States. Applications must include a resume, a cover letter referencing practice-area preference and ties to Cleveland, and an undergraduate transcript. Applicants should send their transcript after fall semester grades are released to Lauren Lemke. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged. Ice Miller describes its work environment as collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. The firm is committed to an inclusive workplace where attorneys from all backgrounds serve clients and focus on professional development. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

  • Be enrolled in the J.D. class of 2029 at an accredited law school.
  • Have earned at least an undergraduate degree.
  • Have permanent authorization to work in the United States.
  • Have excellent academic credentials.
  • Demonstrate leadership on campus or in the community, motivation, effective communication and relationship-building skills, organization, dependability, and drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with attorneys on real-world legal matters.
  • Strengthen research, writing, and presentation skills.
  • Participate in training focused on professional and legal skills.
  • Engage with clients.
  • Participate in social events and team-building activities.

Benefits

  • Associate and partner mentorship
  • Professional and legal skills training
  • Client interaction opportunities
  • Social events and team-building activities
  • Competitive compensation
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