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Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. · 6 days ago

2026 - 1L Summer Associate - Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$3,846/wk - $3,846/wk

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is a premier Midwest-based law firm seeking 1L Summer Associates for their 2026 Summer Associate Program in Minneapolis, MN. The program is designed to provide insights into practicing law at the firm while allowing associates to engage in various legal projects and shadow experienced attorneys.

ConsultingLegalProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Summer associates receive projects from every area in their office location either through our project portal or through organic assignments with opportunities to work on and observe litigation and transactional practices

Summer associates routinely have the opportunity to perform legal research and draft litigation and transactional documents

Summer associates are also invited to assist with pro bono projects, with assistance provided as needed by a supervising attorney

Throughout the summer, summer associates are invited to shadow attorneys, which could include the opportunity to attend closings, court arguments, witness depositions and/or client meetings

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting documentsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsClient-service mindsetResilienceStaminaWriting skillsTeamworkLeadership

Required

Strong intellectual, analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills

Demonstrated leadership in schools or communities

Excellent academic performance

Teamwork

Initiative

Entrepreneurial spirit

Client-service mindset

Ability to thrive under pressure

Resilience and stamina in work

Motivation by the challenge of delivering excellence for clients

Submission of cover letter, resume, and unofficial undergraduate transcript

Writing sample to be submitted at the final stage of interviews

Preferred

Interest in a specific area of law practiced within the office

Indication of interest in the Twin Cities Diversity in Practice Summer Rotation Clerkship

Company

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

At Fredrikson, we’ve built a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet” by bringing business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to our work with clients, and by operating as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors.

Founded in 1948

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.fredlaw.com/

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