2028 Summer Associate Program - Litigation - San Francisco
About The Position
Seyfarth is hiring a 2028 Summer Associate to join its Litigation department in the San Francisco office. The program is designed for students who will have completed one year of law school by spring 2027 and expect to receive a JD in May 2029. Summer Associates work alongside Seyfarth attorneys on active client matters and receive a specialized curriculum tailored to their department. The program includes substantive legal seminars and training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance. Associates may attend client meetings and gain practical exposure to depositions, court appearances, and closings. Each Summer Associate is assigned to a specific department for the summer and receives individualized feedback and coaching from partner and associate mentors, while also having opportunities to engage with attorneys across the firm. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript when available, and a writing sample. Compensation is based on an annualized salary of $225,000.
Requirements
- Complete one year of law school by spring 2027.
- Expect to receive a JD in May 2029.
- Demonstrate academic achievement.
- Show an appreciation for collaboration and teamwork.
- Demonstrate a clear interest in Litigation 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 department curriculum and substantive legal seminars.
- Engage in practical learning opportunities, which may include attending depositions, court appearances, and closings.
Benefits
- Professional development and individualized feedback and coaching from partner and associate mentors.
- Specialized training curriculum, including substantive legal seminars and training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance.
- Hands-on experience with active cases and client projects.
- Compensation based on an annualized salary of $225,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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