Stinson LLP 2027 1L/2028 2L Summer Associate - St. Louis

Stinson Leonard Street • Clayton, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Stinson LLP is hiring a Summer Associate for its St. Louis office for two summers: Summer 2027 as a 1L and Summer 2028 as a 2L. The program gives law students experience with the daily work of an Associate attorney through meaningful assignments, mentorship from experienced attorneys, and activities and social events designed to foster collegiality among peers and the broader legal community.

The position is intended for an exceptional first-year law student with strong academic scholarship, research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Candidates should be interested in legal practice areas that align with the firm's work and committed to practicing law in the St. Louis location. The salary is $3,846 per week. This is a temporary position, and Summer Associates are not eligible for benefits.

Applications should include a current resume, a cover letter stating the preferred office location (and ranking locations if applying to multiple offices), undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, a law school transcript or the anticipated date grades will be available, and a legal writing sample. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and the deadline is January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Incomplete applications missing materials other than an unofficial law school transcript will not be considered. Stinson avoids scheduling interviews during study days and final examination periods.

Requirements

• Be a first-year law student (1L).
• Have a strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate student if applicable, and law school student.
• Have effective legal writing skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate community involvement.
• Have work experience.
• Have an interest in areas of law that match the firm's practice areas.
• Be committed to practicing law in the St. Louis office location.

Responsibilities

• Complete meaningful legal assignments and gain experience with the daily work of an Associate attorney.
• Learn from mentors and seasoned attorneys.
• Participate in activities and social events intended to foster collegiality among peers and the broader legal community.

What This Job Offers

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