Summer Associate

Sidley Austin LLP • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Sidley Austin LLP’s San Diego office is accepting applications from Class of 2029 law students for its 2028 2L Summer Associate Program. 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 their 2026 fall grades. The transcript should be emailed to Isabel Cameron as soon as the grades are received. Offers are anticipated after the firm receives and reviews the complete application materials, including the law school transcript.

Applicants may 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 qualities and strong academic performance, and whose unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences will contribute to an inclusive and dynamic law firm. Completing the Suited assessment is required as part of the recruiting process. The assessment may be completed before applying; applicants who have already completed it do not need to retake it but should ensure their scores have been released to Sidley.

The salary is $4,327 per week. This role is not eligible for benefits. Summer associates who accept an offer to participate in the program will receive a $50,000 signing bonus, subject to applicable terms and conditions provided upon hire.

Requirements

• Be a Class of 2029 law student applying to the 2028 2L Summer Associate Program.
• Have 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, emailed to Isabel Cameron as soon as the grades are received.
• Complete the required Suited assessment and ensure assessment scores are released to Sidley.

Benefits

• The role is not eligible for benefits.
• A $50,000 signing bonus is offered to summer associates who accept an offer to participate in the program, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
• Applicants may indicate interest in the Built to Succeed Scholarship, which awards $50,000 to a limited number of eligible second-year law students.

What This Job Offers

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