Description:
Reed Smith LLP is currently seeking exceptional 1L law students to join the firm's 2025 Summer Associate Program in our Los Angeles office.We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. Our program is designed to provide summer associates with a realistic snapshot of associate life within our firm. Reed Smith summer associates have an opportunity to take on client projects in practice areas that most interest them. Partner and associate mentors, and writing coaches help the summer associates hone their analytical and persuasive writing skills. Summer Academy courses supplement on-the-job training by covering topics such as The Litigation Life Cycle: An Insider's View of Big Law Litigation and Doing Deals 101 – An Introduction to Being a Transactional Attorney. Social activities serve as an avenue to get to know future colleagues. Reed Smith offers a competitive salary and benefits. Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We look for individuals with strong academic credentials, diverse backgrounds, and varied experiences. Participation in law school activities (law review, moot court, etc.), strength of character, outstanding personal skills, demonstrated leadership and teamwork, a hunger for self-development, intellectual curiosity and a good sense of humor are must haves. Students who have applied energy towards building their skill set above and beyond the classroom are standouts for us. We also value community contributions, work experience and demonstrated initiative.
Required Materials:
- Current resume
- Cover letter (please briefly summarize your professional background, including information pertaining to your reasons for applying to Reed Smith and your connection to the location for which you are applying)
- Law school transcript (unofficial versions are acceptable and you may submit an application prior to receiving your first semester transcript)
- Legal writing sample
Please Note:
You may submit your application prior to obtaining your first semester law transcript, but please note that you must update your application via our application portal once your transcript is received.
We ask that you submit one application to the office of your first preference. If you are interested in more than one location, you may discuss this with the local recruiting contact if you are selected to interview.
