Closing Date: 4th January, 2027

Description:

Since its inception, Hanson Bridgett LLP has proudly supported the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), an organization of more than 350 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners dedicated to advancing diversity—defined broadly—in the legal profession.

The LCLD 1L Scholars Program is designed to strengthen the legal pipeline by expanding the number of opportunities for 1L law students from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to those that have been historically underrepresented in the legal profession. It provides 1L students with valuable professional experiences while introducing them to the value of relationships and building networks with LCLD Members.

Each year, Hanson Bridgett hires one 1L LCLD Scholar for our Summer Program. Like our 2L Summer Associates, our 1L LCLD Scholar will work closely with attorneys on real and meaningful assignments, observe or participate in client meetings, court appearances and other opportunities, as well as participate in various programs and social events. Additionally, the 1L LCLD Scholar will participate in training, networking and mentoring opportunities, and the LCLD 1L Scholars Virtual Programming.

The salary for our 2027 Summer Associates is approximately $3,557.69 per week, paid semi-monthly. This is the same salary our First-Year Associates earn, prorated for the length of the Summer Program. If there is any change in our First-Year Associate salaries, the Summer Associate salaries will change consistently.

We are seeking interested 1L law student candidates who possess the following:

Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
Strong academic credentials
Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills
Leadership experience

Applications must include:

Cover letter describing interest in the position
Resume
Legal research memo
Copy of official undergraduate school transcript
Copy of unofficial law school transcript (due once grades become available)

Hanson Bridgett LLP seeks to ensure a positive and diverse work culture where each person may work and develop professionally to the best of their ability free of unlawful discrimination or prejudice. To this end, the firm is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination or prejudice of any kind based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran's status, mental or physical disability, or pregnancy.

We are accepting applications through January 4, 2027, 5:00 PM PT. Applications are open to all 1Ls.

Please check with your law school career services team to determine when you may start applying for 1L Summer Associate positions to ensure compliance.