2028 2L Summer Associate
Fenwick & West
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- Recruiting
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Recruiting6%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Opportunity for law students expecting to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2028 Summer Program.
- Assignments available in both Corporate and Litigation practices.
- Option to focus on a decided area of interest or explore both practices.
- Goal: Provide a realistic, professional, and meaningful experience in the legal industry.
- Experience client work, mentorship, relationship-building, training programs, professional development, and events/activities.
- Observe and assist in trials, hearings, depositions, negotiations, and closings.
- Participate in client meetings.
2L Scholarship Opportunity
- In addition to regular Summer Associate salary, opportunity to receive up to $50,000 (gross) in scholarship funds.
- Scholars may be eligible for an offer to join the firm after graduation, contingent upon satisfactory law school grades, work evaluations, and performance feedback.
- Open to 2L law students who:
- Have demonstrated a commitment to a more inclusive legal industry.
- Are enrolled full-time in an American Bar Association-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of May 2029 at the time of application.
- Can participate in and complete Fenwick's 2028 Summer Program.
- To apply for the Scholarship, include a personal statement (max 300 words) on how background, life experiences, values, character, and worldview influence Scholarship application, and illustrate commitment to a more inclusive legal industry and specific interest in Fenwick.
Requirements & Application
- Submit a cover letter, current resume, undergraduate transcript, and law school transcript.
- Applications may be submitted without a current law school transcript, but will not be considered complete until received.
- Transcripts can be sent to [email protected] when available.
- Cover letters should state office and practice group interest (if already decided).
- Applicants will be evaluated holistically.
- Application portal opens November 1.
- For application status questions, contact [email protected].
Compensation
- Anticipated annual compensation: $235,000 (paid on a pro-rated basis).