2028 Summer Associate Program

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

About the Role

An opportunity for 2Ls to join the 2028 Summer Program as a Summer Associate in the Labor & Employment department in the Los Angeles - Century City office. The program offers a strong educational component supported by practical learning opportunities, with Summer Associates working closely with Seyfarth partners. A team of partner and associate mentors provides individualized feedback and coaching. Summer Associates are assigned to a specific department for the entire summer to gain deeper knowledge, insights, and experiences in a particular practice area, better preparing them for their first year as attorneys and beyond. Summer Associates will have numerous opportunities to meet and engage with attorneys across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on actual client cases and projects
• Attend client meetings
• Shadow attorneys on a variety of deals and cases for hands-on learning

Requirements & Tech Stack

The following are required for this position:

• Completed one year of law school by the spring of 2027
• Expecting a JD in May 2029
• Demonstrated academic achievement
• An appreciation for collaboration and teamwork
• A clear interest in Labor & Employment, evidenced by coursework, certificate programs, or prior work experience

What We Provide

Summer Associates gain hands-on experience that builds upon their law school education through:

• A specialized training curriculum, including substantive legal seminars
• Training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance taught by leading practitioners
• Practical learning opportunities, such as attending depositions, court appearances, closings, and client meetings
• Cutting-edge legal work on active cases and client projects

Compensation for this position is based on an annualized salary of $225,000.

Qualifications

To apply, please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Undergraduate transcript
• Law school transcript (when available)
• Writing sample

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067.