2028 Summer Associate Program, Real Estate

About the Role

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is offering an exciting opportunity for 2Ls to join our 2028 Summer Program as a Summer Associate in the Real Estate department in our Charlotte office. This program provides a strong educational component supported by practical learning opportunities, with Summer Associates working closely with Seyfarth partners committed to their professional development. A team of partner and associate mentors will provide individualized feedback and coaching. Summer Associates will be assigned to a specific department for the entire summer, allowing for deeper knowledge and experience in a particular practice area.

Key Responsibilities

As a Summer Associate, you will:

• 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

You have:

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

What We Provide

Our 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

Application Materials

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

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

Location: Charlotte, NC 28202