Minneapolis – 1L Summer Associate (2027)/2L Summer Associate (2028) (Healthcare)

Robins Kaplan•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Robins Kaplan LLP is seeking first- and second-year law students interested in pursuing healthcare litigation to join its Minneapolis Summer Associate Program. The program is designed to introduce participants to the firm and the work of an associate while helping them develop as legal writers, thinkers, and advocates. Summer Associates work with attorneys on substantive assignments related to active cases, participate in a mock arbitration, contribute to pro bono cases, and receive writing mentorship. They may also accompany lawyers to trials, hearings, depositions, negotiations, and client meetings. The role is based in Minneapolis, and Summer Associates earn $3,846 per week. The firm seeks students who aspire to become trial lawyers and demonstrate academic excellence, initiative, ownership, resilience, and a strong work ethic. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a legal writing sample, all in PDF format. The cover letter should explain their interest in practicing in the Twin Cities and indicate whether they are interested in the 2027 1L summer, the 2028 2L summer, or both. A first-semester law school transcript may be submitted later if it is not available at the time of application. Robins Kaplan LLP is a national litigation firm with a history of high-stakes trial work, landmark results, and a nationally recognized pro bono program. The firm states that it provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations, and maintains a workplace free from illegal discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Be a first- or second-year law student interested in healthcare litigation.
Demonstrate academic excellence.
Show initiative and ownership over work.
Remain resilient in the face of challenge and adversity.
Maintain a strong work ethic.
Submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a legal writing sample in PDF format.
In the cover letter, explain interest in practicing in the Twin Cities and indicate interest in the 2027 1L summer, the 2028 2L summer, or both.

Nice To Haves

Aspire to become an elite trial lawyer.

Responsibilities

Participate in a mock arbitration in the firm’s courtroom, guided by trial lawyers.
Work on pro bono cases to help promote access to justice.
Complete substantive assignments related to real cases handled by the firm.
Develop legal writing through the firm’s writing mentorship program.
Accompany lawyers to trials, hearings, depositions, negotiations, and client meetings.