2027 1L Summer Associate (Dual Summer) - New York

Ashurst Perkins Coie•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ashurst Perkins Coie is accepting applications from first-year law students for a two-summer associate opportunity in 2027 and 2028, with the opportunity to join the firm as a full-time associate after law school graduation. Summer associates join a specific practice area and receive substantive work, including research, drafting, analysis, and client-facing projects, alongside attorneys and mentors. They may attend hearings, client meetings, depositions, and deal closings; work on pro bono matters; participate in professional development; and attend social events. In the second summer, participants build on their first-year experience with increased responsibility, deeper client engagement and relationship building, and further development of core legal skills. The position is with the New York office, in either the Corporate or Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice. Applicants should select the practice area that best matches their background, skills, and interests and explain the connection in their application. Transfers to other practice areas are uncommon. Applications are considered on a rolling basis beginning November 2, 2026, and candidates can expect status updates by late January 2027. All application materials must be uploaded in PDF format. The role pays $18,750 per month and is not benefits-eligible, though paid holidays are available.

Requirements

Be a first-year student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
Demonstrate academic achievement, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and experience that can contribute to a successful legal career.
Submit a resume, cover letter identifying area of interest and geographic preference, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript (unofficial acceptable), and a legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages.
If the law school transcript is not available when applying, provide it as soon as it becomes available.
Upload all application materials in PDF format.

Nice To Haves

Relevant academic or professional background, skills, and interests aligned with the selected practice area.
Applicants seeking consideration for the Inclusive Leaders Fellowship may indicate interest in the application and include a Personal Statement.

Responsibilities

Perform legal research, drafting, and analysis.
Work on client-facing projects alongside attorneys and mentors.
Attend hearings, client meetings, depositions, and deal closings.
Work on pro bono matters.
Participate in professional development activities and firm social events.
In the second summer, take on increased responsibility, deepen client engagement and relationship building, and further develop core legal skills.