2028 Summer Associate Program - Labor & Employment - Atlanta

Seyfarth Shaw LLP•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seyfarth is seeking a 2L to join its 2028 Summer Program as a Summer Associate in the Labor & Employment department in the Atlanta office. The program combines practical learning with a specialized curriculum tailored to the assigned department. Summer Associates work closely with partners and receive individualized feedback and coaching from partner and associate mentors. Associates remain assigned to one department for the summer while also having opportunities to engage with attorneys across the office and firm. Summer Associates work alongside attorneys on actual client matters, attend client meetings, and shadow attorneys on deals and cases. The program includes substantive legal seminars and training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance, as well as opportunities to attend depositions, court appearances, and closings. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript when available, and a writing sample. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Compensation is based on an annualized salary of $225,000.

Requirements

Complete one year of law school by spring 2027 and expect to receive a JD in May 2029.
Demonstrate academic achievement.
Show an appreciation for collaboration and teamwork.
Have a clear interest in Labor & Employment, evidenced by coursework, certificate programs, or prior work experience.
Submit a resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript when available, and a writing sample.

Responsibilities

Work on actual client cases and projects.
Attend client meetings.
Shadow attorneys on a variety of deals and cases for hands-on learning.
Participate in a specialized training curriculum and substantive legal seminars.
Attend practical learning opportunities such as depositions, court appearances, and closings.