2027 2L Summer Associate Palo Alto
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Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Perkins Coie is accepting applications from first-year law students interested in joining the firm as a 2L SummerAssociatefor the Summer of2027.
How to Apply
Pleasesubmitthe following materials:
Resume;
Undergraduate graduate (if applicable) and unofficial law school transcript (if law school transcript not available at the time of application one must be provided as soon as available);
Writing sample (maximum 10 pages); and
Cover letter describing your areas of interest and geographic preferences.
About the Summer Associate Program
Our Summer Associate Program is the primary path to full-time associate hiring at Perkins Coie. Summer Associates receive meaningful substantive workresearch drafting analysis and client-facing projectsalongside skilled attorneys and mentors. Our Summer Associates regularly attend hearings client meetings depositions and deal closings and can work on pro bono matters as well asparticipatein professional development activities and attend social events that help build lasting relationships across the firm.
About Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie LLP is an international law firm recognized for its collaborative culture commitment to excellence and people-first approach. The firm has been named to Fortunes Best Places to Work list for 23 consecutive years reflecting our belief that exceptional work happens in a culture of respect growth and inclusion.
Practice Areas Recruiting Palo AltoOffice
Summer Associates are hired to join a specific practice within the firm. Applicants are encouraged to select the practice area that best matches their academic or professional background skills and interests and to describe this connection in their cover letter and application materials. While we understand interests may evolve transfers to other practice areas are uncommon.
The summer program is designed to help students build a solid foundation in their chosen area of law and develop meaningful long-term connections within that practice.
Application Deadline
Applications will be considered on a rolling basisbeginningJanuary 5 2026.Earlyapplications are encouraged.All materials must be uploaded in PDF format.
Eligibility
All first-year students in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school are encouraged to apply. Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants regardless of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status or any other identity.
Compensation and Benefits
This position is not benefits-eligible; however paid holidays are provided. Monthly compensation for California is $18750.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Intellectual Property Law
- Securities Law
- Process Management
- Grant Writing
- CPT Coding
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Manufacturing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Fueled by longtime client Boeing and newer clients from the high-tech arena, Perkins Coie is one of the largest law firms in the Northwest. Founded in 1912, the firm has more than 700 lawyers specializing in such areas as antitrust and trade regulation, intellectual property, and labo ... View more
