2026 1L and/or 2027 2L Summer Associate

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe • Wheeling, WV • 10h ago

Overview

Summer Associate Overview

The Orrick Summer Associate position is a unique opportunity for a highly qualified law student graduating in 2028 to gain valuable experience at a leading law firm.

You will be a full member of Orrick's 2026 1L Summer Associate Program and/or Orrick's 2027 2L Summer Associate Program and compensated as an Orrick Summer Associate.

Orrick partner sponsors will oversee your work assignments, networking opportunities, and career coaching.

Contingent upon work performance, and continued academic excellence, you will have the opportunity to receive a return offer at the conclusion of your summer.

Application Process

The firm seeks entrepreneurial, driven, and engaged law students with strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in at least one of Orrick's six Business Units: Litigation, Corporate, SAGE (our regulatory practice), Energy & Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, and Finance.

As part of your application, you will be asked whether you are interested in a 1L 2026 Summer Associate position and/or a 2L 2027 Summer Associate position.

You will be considered for all the position(s) you indicate an interest in.

Candidates with prior relevant experience or a demonstrated interest in one of our six Business Units, as well as their associated practices, are preferred. This may include previous work in these areas and exposure through coursework or research.

A full list of Orrick's practice groups, and which Business Unit they are affiliated with, can be found here.

Please indicate in your cover letter which Business Unit and/or practice area(s) you are interested in.

Candidates should expect to work predominately with the Business Unit they have indicated a primary interest in.

Applicants must provide a resume, transcript (when available), and cover letter articulating your interest both in the position(s) and the firm. If your most recent grades are not available at the time of application, please log back in to your profile to supplement your application as soon as you receive your grades.

Virtual interviews will begin to take place in November.

Offers will be extended starting in January on a rolling basis.

The application process will remain open until the class is filled.

Please apply directly at Orrick.com

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact recruiting@orrick.com

Responsibilities

As an Orrick Summer Associate, our goal is to provide you with a meaningful and rewarding summer experience.

You will do substantive work, spanning a wide breadth of assignments across Orrick's varied practices and offices.

You will be provided with opportunities to deepen your understanding of the practice of law through attorney shadowing experiences and participation in both local and national training programs, including workshops on improving your legal writing skills and how to become a more effective speaker.

Our summer program features a variety of unique events and programming designed to foster connections among Summer Associates and Orrick attorneys. These include both local and national social activities. Past events have included courses on making sushi, charcuterie boards, and candles, as well as recreational activities like baseball games, canoeing, sailing, beach cycling, karaoke, Topgolf, bowling, and chocolate tastings.

Qualifications

Applicants must be pursuing a JD degree at an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date in 2028. Applicants enrolled in part-time JD programs or pursuing dual degrees (e.g., JD/MBA) at an ABA-accredited... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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