2028 Summer Associate Program

About the Role

An opportunity for 2Ls to join the 2028 Summer Program as a Summer Associate in the Labor & Employment department in our Atlanta office. The program offers a strong educational component supported by practical learning opportunities. Summer Associates will work closely with Seyfarth partners committed to their professional development, with guidance from partner and associate mentors. Summer Associates are assigned to a specific department for the entire summer to gain deeper knowledge and experiences in that practice area.

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

• 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.

Note: Summer Associates will have numerous opportunities to meet and engage with attorneys across departments both office-wide and firm-wide.

Submission Requirements

Please submit your resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), and a writing sample.

Compensation

Annualized salary of $225,000.

Location

Atlanta, GA 30309