Summer Associate

Sidley Austin LLP • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Sidley Austin LLP is accepting applications from Class of 2029 law students for its 2028 2L Summer Associate Program in its Greater Los Angeles offices. Successful candidates will have exceptional credentials and a genuine passion for the law. Applicants should submit a resume, undergraduate transcript, and cover letter, and must also provide their law school transcript containing 2026 fall grades. The transcript should be emailed to Isabel Cameron as soon as the grades are received to complete the application. Offers are expected after the firm receives and reviews the complete application materials, including the law school transcript. Applicants need apply to only one of the Century City or Los Angeles offices. The position pays $4,327 per week and is not eligible for benefits. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Must be a Class of 2029 law student applying for the 2028 2L Summer Associate Program.
• Exceptional credentials and a genuine passion for the law.
• Submit a resume, undergraduate transcript, and cover letter.
• Provide a law school transcript containing 2026 fall grades.
• Complete the Suited assessment as a required component of the recruiting process and release the scores to Sidley if the assessment was already completed.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants may indicate interest in the Built to Succeed® Scholarship, awarded to a limited number of second-year law students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and strong academic performance, and whose backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences contribute to an inclusive and dynamic law firm.

Benefits

• A $50,000 signing bonus for summer associates who accept an offer to participate in the 2028 2L Summer Associate Program, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
• The position is not eligible for benefits.

What This Job Offers

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