Description:
Cozen O'Connor is now accepting applications for a 1L Summer Associate position in our New York office for the 2026 Summer Associate Program. Scholars will be selected based on the following criteria:- Academic achievement in college and law school;
- Excellent legal research and writing skills;
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, work experience, commitment to community service, and ability to overcome obstacles; and
- U.S. citizen or authorized to work permanently in the United States.
Application Process:
All applications must be submitted via our online portal, indicating what office the candidate is interested in, and include:
- A personal statement (500 words or less) demonstrating the applicant's achievement of the selection criteria for the Scholarship;
- A cover letter directed to Lauren Carella, Director of Legal Recruiting;
- A current resume;
- Transcripts (official or unofficial) from all undergraduate and graduate programs attended;
- A transcript (official or unofficial) from the first year of law school (we would prefer that you wait until you receive your first semester grades before submitting your application); and
- A legal writing sample (5-10 pages) un-edited by a third party.
Once a candidate has been notified of their selection as a Scholar, they must accept or decline the offer within (2) two weeks.
Please see our website's law students career page for more details (View Fellowship Details).
