Summer Associate

Sidley Austin LLP • Boston, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Sidley Austin LLP’s Boston office is accepting applications from Class of 2029 law students for its 2028 2L Summer Associate Program in litigation, regulatory and enforcement, transactional work, or an undecided practice area. A limited number of positions are also available for 1L candidates in the 2027 Summer Associate Program. Applicants may indicate whether they wish to be considered for the 1L program as well as the 2L program.

Applicants must submit a resume, undergraduate transcript, cover letter, and law school transcript containing 2026 fall grades. The law school transcript should be emailed to Niamh Concepcion Undlin after the grades are received. Offers are expected to be extended after the complete application materials have been received and reviewed. Completing the Suited assessment is required; applicants who have already completed it should ensure their scores have been released to Sidley.

Applicants may also indicate interest in the Built to Succeed® Scholarship, which awards $50,000 to a limited number of second-year law students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strong academic performance, and backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that would contribute to an inclusive and dynamic law firm. Candidates who receive and accept offers for both the 2027 1L and 2028 2L programs receive a $35,000 signing bonus in addition to summer associate salaries. Candidates accepting an offer only for the 2028 2L program receive a $50,000 signing bonus. Bonuses are subject to payment terms and conditions provided upon hire.

The salary is $4,327 per week. This position is not eligible for benefits. Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Be a Class of 2029 law student for the 2028 2L Summer Associate Program; limited 2027 1L positions are also available.
• Have exceptional credentials and a genuine passion for the law.
• Submit a resume, undergraduate transcript, cover letter, and law school transcript containing 2026 fall grades.
• Complete the required Suited assessment and release scores to Sidley if the assessment was previously completed.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in the Built to Succeed® Scholarship; eligible applicants are second-year law students with exceptional leadership qualities, strong academic performance, and backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to an inclusive and dynamic law firm.
• Applicants may indicate interest in consideration for a 1L position in the 2027 Summer Associate Program.

Benefits

• $4,327 weekly salary
• A $35,000 signing bonus for candidates who receive and accept offers for both the 2027 1L and 2028 2L Summer Associate Programs, subject to payment terms and conditions.
• A $50,000 signing bonus for candidates who receive and accept an offer only for the 2028 2L Summer Associate Program, subject to payment terms and conditions.
• A limited number of eligible second-year law students may receive the $50,000 Built to Succeed® Scholarship.

What This Job Offers

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