2028 Summer Associate Program, Litigation

Program

Seyfarth Shaw LLP - 2028 Summer Associate Program - Litigation - Atlanta

About the Role

• Opportunity for 2Ls to join the 2028 Summer Program as a Summer Associate in the Litigation department, Atlanta office.
• Program offers a strong educational component supported by practical learning opportunities.
• Summer Associates work closely with Seyfarth partners committed to their professional development.
• A team of partner and associate mentors provides individualized feedback and coaching.
• Summer Associates are assigned to a specific department for the entire summer for deeper knowledge and experience in a particular practice area.
• Numerous opportunities to meet and engage with attorneys across departments, office-wide and firm-wide.

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 Litigation, evidenced by coursework, certificate programs, or prior work experience.

What We Provide

• Hands-on experience that builds upon law school education.
• 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.

Application Materials

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

Location

• Atlanta, GA 30309

Compensation

• Annualized salary of $225,000.