2027 (2L) Summer Associate - NYC

Harris Beach PLLC

$137K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Class of 2028 J.D. student from an ABA accredited law school
  • Strong academic performance (top 25% of class and 3.0+ GPA preferred)
  • Experience in law journal, review, or moot court preferred
  • Demonstrated interest in a legal career in New York City

Responsibilities

  • Conduct writing and research assignments in litigation
  • Support Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation Practice Group
  • Engage in product liability and negligence cases
  • Collaborate closely with assigned partner and associate mentor
  • Participate in professional and social activities to integrate into firm culture

Benefits

  • Mentorship from experienced partners and associates
  • Opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment
  • Involvement in firm culture through various activities
  • Exposure to real cases and hands-on experience in litigation
Full Job Description
Location: New York, NY office

**Information regarding summer associate recruitment in other HBM offices can be found below.

Description: Harris Beach Murtha is seeking Class of 2028 law students to participate in our 10-week summer program in our New York City office. Summer associates have the opportunity to work with the Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation Practice Group. Summer associates will work on writing and research assignments involving product liability, negligence, and toxic torts - all litigation. Each summer associate is paired with a partner and an associate mentor who offer guidance, feedback, and support throughout the program. Mentors also help associates navigate firm culture and identity opportunities to engage in professional and social activities.

Qualifications:
  • Class of 2028 J.D. student enrolled at an ABA accredited law school
  • Strong academic credentials; Top 25% of law school class and 3.0+ GPA preferred
  • Law journal, review and/or moot court experience preferred
  • Students should have an interest in starting their legal career post-graduation in NYC


Application Instructions - To apply, please submit the following materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter (Include preference for and ties to NYC)
  • Law school transcript
  • Writing sample


Weekly Salary: $2,630

Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

If Harris Beach Murtha is presently participating in your law school's Resume Collection program, please apply directly through your Symplicity or 12Twenty portal.

Contact for Summer Program Questions:

Stephanie Fame, Manager of Recruiting [email protected]

**Summer Associate Recruitment in other HBM offices:
  • At this time, we do not anticipate recruiting additional Class of 2028 Summer Associates for our other office locations. If recruiting needs change, any additional opportunities will be posted on our Careers page
  • Applications for Class of 2029 students will be available on our Careers page in Winter 2026-2027.


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