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Perkins Coie · 4 days ago

2027 2L Summer Associate - Chicago

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$18,750/mo - $18,750/mo

Perkins Coie is an international law firm recognized for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. They are accepting applications from first-year law students for the 2L Summer Associate position, which offers substantive legal work and the opportunity to build connections within the firm.

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Responsibilities

Submit the following materials: Resume; Undergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and unofficial law school transcript (if law school transcript not available at the time of application, one must be provided as soon as available); Writing sample (maximum 10 pages); and Cover letter describing your areas of interest and geographic preferences
Receive meaningful, substantive work—research, drafting, analysis, and client-facing projects—alongside skilled attorneys and mentors
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

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting legal documentsClient-facing projectsPro bono workCollaboration skills

Required

First-year law students in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school
Resume
Undergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and unofficial law school transcript (if law school transcript not available at the time of application, one must be provided as soon as available)
Writing sample (maximum 10 pages)
Cover letter describing your areas of interest and geographic preferences

Benefits

Paid holidays

Company

Perkins Coie

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Perkins Coie is a law firm that specializes on corporate law, litigation, and real estate law.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.perkinscoie.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2025-11-17Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Delafield
CFO
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Roger Wilkes
COO
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