2028 2L Summer Associate - Los Angeles
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- Los Angeles, CA
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About the role
Ashurst Perkins Coie is accepting applications from first-year law students interested in joining the firm as 2L summer associates for the 2028 summer program.
How to Apply
Please submit the following materials
- Resume
- Cover letter (include information regarding area of interest and geographic preference)
- Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) school transcripts
- Law school transcript (unofficial versions are acceptable; if not available at the time of application, one must be provided as soon as available)
- Legal writing sample (10-page maximum)
We evaluate all applications and consider the following factors
- Academic achievement: A demonstrated record of academic achievement and excellent writing and interpersonal skills, as well as experience that will contribute to a successful career in the legal field.
- Perspective: Life experiences that have shaped your perspectives and professional goals.
Application Deadline
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning November 2, 2026. Early applications are encouraged. All materials must be uploaded in PDF format.
Compensation and Benefits
- This position is not benefits-eligible; however, paid holidays are available. The compensation for this role is $18,750 per month.
- #LI-Hybrid
About the Summer Associate Program
Former summer associates comprise a significant portion of the new associates hired each year at Ashurst Perkins Coie. Summer associates receive meaningful, substantive work-research, drafting, analysis, and client-facing projects, alongside 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 as participate in professional development activities and attend social events that help build lasting relationships across the firm.
About Ashurst Perkins Coie
Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is an international law firm recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and people-first approach. Named one of the country's "100 Best Places to Work For" by Fortune for two decades, reflecting our belief that exceptional work happens in a culture of respect, growth, and inclusion.
Practice Areas Recruiting 2Ls for 2028 Summer Program- Los Angeles Office
- Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
All first-year students in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school are encouraged to apply. Ashurst 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records who reside in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, or San Francisco County will be considered for employment in accordance with the applicable Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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