2027 Summer Associate Program - Labor & Employment - Seattle Office
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for 2Ls to join our 2027 Summer Program as a Summer Associate in our Labor & Employment department in our Seattle office. Our Summer Program offers a strong educational component supported by practical learning opportunities. Summer Associates work closely with Seyfarth partners, who are committed to their professional development. A team of partner and associate mentors provides individualized feedback and coaching. Our program is unique in that Summer Associates are assigned to a specific department for the entire summer. This structure allows for deeper knowledge, insights, and experiences in a particular practice area, better preparing associates for their first year as attorneys and beyond. Despite this focus, Summer Associates will have numerous opportunities to meet and engage with attorneys across departments both office-wide and firm-wide.
Requirements
- Completed one year of law school by the spring of 2026 and expecting a JD in May 2028
- Demonstrated academic achievement
- An appreciation for collaboration and teamwork
- A clear interest in Labor & Employment, evidenced by coursework, certificate programs, or prior work experience
Responsibilities
- Work on actual client cases and projects
- Attend client meetings
- Shadow attorneys on a variety of deals and cases for hands-on learning
Benefits
- A specialized training curriculum, including substantive legal seminars
- Training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance taught by leading practitioners
- Practical learning opportunities, such as attending depositions, court appearances, closings, and client meetings
- Cutting-edge legal work on active cases and client projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
