Summer Associate - 2027 2L (Multiple Locations)

Lippes Mathias LLP

$100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school
  • Minimum of 3.5 GPA
  • Outstanding academic credentials
  • Solution-oriented attitude
  • Commitment to collegiate culture and diversity

Responsibilities

  • Complete challenging assignments akin to new associates
  • Attend depositions, mediations, and deal closings
  • Participate in client meetings and trials
  • Engage in professional events
  • Gain insights into daily legal practice

Benefits

  • Immersive, practical legal experience
  • Extended interview process for future employment
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Focus on professional development and mentorship opportunities
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking exceptional rising-2L candidates for our 2027 Summer Associate Program across multiple office locations. Our program offers law students an immersive, practical legal experience through:
  • Challenging assignments comparable to those given to new associates
  • Opportunities to attend depositions, mediations, and deal closings
  • Participation in client meetings, trials, and professional events
  • Insight into the day-to-day realities of legal practice


Our Summer Associate Program serves as an extended interview process. We select candidates who will excel in our collaborative environment with the intention of inviting successful Summer Associates to return as full-time Associate Attorneys following law school graduation.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

We seek candidates who demonstrate:
  • Outstanding academic credentials
  • A positive, solution-oriented attitude
  • Commitment to contributing to our collegial firm culture
  • Appreciation for diverse ideas and experiences

REQUIREMENTS
  • Current enrollment and good standing at an ABA-accredited law school
  • A minimum of 3.5 GPA

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit the following to apply:
  1. Cover Letter/Personal Statement addressing one or more of the following:
    • Situations demonstrating your resilience or tenacity
    • How you will contribute to our firm culture and diversity initiatives
    • Your significant academic, personal, or leadership achievements
  2. Current Resume
  3. Law School Transcript (official or unofficial) including complete grades from your 1L year
  4. Writing sample


Salary: $100,0000/year equivalent ($1,923.08/week)

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