Stinson LLP 2027 1L/2028 2L Summer Associate - Minneapolis

Stinson LLP • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Stinson LLP is hiring an exceptional first-year law student for a two-summer position: 1L Summer Associate in Summer 2027 and 2L Summer Associate in Summer 2028, based in Minneapolis. Summer Associates experience daily life as associate attorneys by working on meaningful assignments and learning from mentors and experienced attorneys. The program also includes activities and social events intended to foster collegiality among participants and the broader legal community. The salary is $3,846 per week. This is a temporary position, and Summer Associates are not eligible for benefits.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis and must be submitted online by Friday, January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Applicants should provide a current resume, a cover letter specifying and ranking preferred office locations, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, a law school transcript (an unofficial transcript may be submitted later if unavailable at application), and a legal writing sample. Incomplete applications missing materials other than an unofficial law school transcript will not be considered. Stinson avoids scheduling interviews during study days or final examination periods and encourages applicants to focus on final examinations.

Requirements

• Be a first-year law student.
• Demonstrate a strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate student if applicable, and law student.
• Have effective legal writing skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate community involvement.
• Have work experience.
• Show interest in areas of law that match the firm’s practice areas.
• Be committed to practicing law in the Minneapolis office location.
• Submit a current resume, cover letter, applicable undergraduate and graduate transcripts, law school transcript, and legal writing sample.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful legal assignments.
• Learn from mentors and experienced attorneys.
• Participate in program activities and social events designed to foster collegiality among peers and the legal community.

What This Job Offers

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