About the role#
The Minneapolis office of Stoel Rives LLP is accepting applications from current 1L students for the 2028 2L Summer Associate program. This is a full-time, paid position. You will work on real matters for actual clients and receive guidance from an experienced attorney mentor. The program includes social and networking events to help you connect with attorneys across various practice groups.
What you'll do#
- Research and write legal research memos.
- Draft significant portions of briefs.
- Frame discovery requests.
- Draft transactional documents.
- Participate in client meetings, hearings, closings, depositions, and trials.
- Complete training and professional development programs.
What you'll need#
We review candidates based on a broad range of factors. No single factor determines our hiring decision.
- Current enrollment as a 1L student.
- Interest in the firm's core practice areas, specifically energy development in the Minneapolis office.
- Strong academic record.
- Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Professional experience prior to law school.
- Participation in law school organizations, law journals, or moot court.
- Active community engagement.
- Traits including intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, responsiveness, initiative, and perseverance.
- A clear commitment to client service and team success.
Location & details#
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2028.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $3,942 per week.
About Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives LLP is a law firm founded in 1907. It provides corporate and litigation legal services to business clients. The firm operates out of ten offices in states including Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The firm focuses on areas such as energy, natural resources, and project finance.
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