Job Duties
Description
Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP) is a coalition of law firms and corporate law departments sharing a common vision: to build a legal community where all attorneys can thrive. Stinson LLP and Mortenson are proud to be members of Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and to partner to host a 1L Summer Clerk. First-year law students have a unique summer clerkship opportunity that combines a traditional law firm clerkship with experience working for an in-house corporate law department. For more information about this program, please visit the TCDIP 1L Clerkship page. For more information on Stinson's Summer Program, visit https://www.stinson.com/careers-summer-associate-program.
Stinson and Mortenson are pleased to offer a TCDIP Clerkship position for a current 1L law student. Based in Minneapolis, MN, the Clerk will be an employee of Stinson and split the 10-week summer program between the firm and Mortenson's legal department. The successful candidate will be offered meaningful opportunities to work on legal-related assignments and to learn about Stinson, Mortenson, and the Minneapolis legal community as a whole.
Stinson's Summer Associate salary is $3,846 per week. Summer Associates are not eligible for benefits as this is a temporary position. The offer for this position is for two summers: the TCDIP Clerk role as a 1L (Summer 2027) and a Summer Associate position at Stinson as a 2L (Summer 2028).
Qualifications:
1L student
Strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school student
Effective legal writing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Community involvement
Work experience
Interest in areas of the law that match the firm's practice areas
Commitment to practicing law in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Applications must include (PDF format preferred):
A response (under 500 words) to the following prompt:
We value the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives our team members bring. Using specific examples from your personal, academic, or professional experiences of working with others whose perspectives differed from your own, please describe how you would contribute to a sense of belonging for our team and the clients we serve. You are not asked or expected to disclose personal characteristics. Responses are evaluated on clarity, specificity, and responsiveness to the prompt.
Current resume
Cover letter
Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable)
Law school transcript (unofficial versions are acceptable). If an applicant's law school transcript is unavailable at the time of application, the applicant may instead provide the anticipated date for receipt of grades and supplement by emailing a PDF of the transcript once available to recruiting@stinson.com.
Legal writing sample
Application deadline: Friday, January 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Apply online at https://www.stinson.com/careers-summer-associate-program. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For questions, contact the Attorney Recruiting Team at recruiting@stinson.com.
We encourage applicants to focus on final examinations. Stinson avoids scheduling any interviews during study days or final examination periods. Incomplete applications that are missing materials other than an unofficial law school transcript will not be considered. Please submit applications through Stinson; applications sent directly to Mortenson will not be considered.
For information about Stinson, visit us at http://www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com/. For more information about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Stinson, visit https://www.stinson.com/about-diversity-equity-inclusion.
Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email stinson.humanresources@stinson.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
AAP/EEO Statement
Stinson LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Stinson LLP is a federal contractor. Information gathered through applicant Voluntary Self-Identification will be used periodically with various government agencies for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our Affirmative Action and EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email Talent@stinson.com.
By submitting this application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within this application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55402
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
20271002513
Job Benefits
Not specified
