2028 Summer Associate Program - Corporate - New York

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • New York, New York

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seyfarth is seeking 2L students to join its 2028 Summer Program as Summer Associates in the Corporate department at the New York office. Summer Associates are assigned to a specific department for the summer and work alongside attorneys on active client matters. The program combines practical legal work with a specialized curriculum to help bridge academic learning and professional practice.

Summer Associates receive professional development support from partners, individualized feedback and coaching from partner and associate mentors, and opportunities to engage with attorneys across departments and offices. The program includes substantive legal seminars and training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance. 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.
• Demonstrate a clear interest in Corporate through 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 curriculum and substantive legal seminars.
• Attend practical learning opportunities such as depositions, court appearances, closings, and client meetings.

Benefits

• Professional development support and individualized feedback and coaching from partner and associate mentors.
• Specialized training curriculum and practical learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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