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BakerHostetler · 5 days ago

2026 1L Summer Associate - Columbus

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

BakerHostetler is seeking 1L students to join their 2026 Summer Associate Program in Columbus. The program offers law students exposure to various facets of the firm's practice, including participation in training programs and hands-on experience in legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

Attend Firmwide Summer Training Programs

Interact with other Summer Associates across the firm

Participate in conferences

Practice group sessions

Depositions

Trials

Other court proceedings

Labor arbitrations

Administrative proceedings

Business transaction closings

Qualification

Superior academic recordsInitiativeMotivationInterpersonal skillsWork ethicLeadership experience

Required

Superior academic records

Will have completed 1 year of law school prior to the 2026 Summer Program

High levels of initiative and motivation

Excellent interpersonal skills

A strong work ethic

Extracurricular involvement and leadership experience

Resume

JD Transcript

Cover Letter

Undergraduate Transcript

Preferred

Writing Sample

Company

BakerHostetler

Recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues.

Founded in 1916