Closing Date: 28th September, 2026
Description:
Clark Hill PLC is seeking to hire a second year law student for our 2027 Summer Associate Program in our Litigation Business Unit in our Philadelphia Office.Clark Hill is a multidisciplinary, international law firm that draws on our attorneys' comprehensive industry and policy knowledge and a global network of industry advisors and subject-matter experts to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide. Our work is guided by our deeply-held shared values, including practicality, entrepreneurship, mutual respect, diversity, ethical behavior and a commitment to client and community service.
Our 2027 Summer Associate Program will start at the end of May and last approximately 10 weeks. 2L Summer associates will be provided the same supportive, challenging work environment as that of first-year associates.
As an ambitious individual, you have professional and personal aspirations. Clark Hill provides the work environment, the tools - and most importantly - the culture to help you achieve those aspirations. We are committed to hiring, training, mentoring and retaining the finest people who bring the right balance of professional skills and personal qualities that exemplify the Clark Hill Advantage.
All candidates are required to submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter (Please indicate your preferred office location and business unit.)
- Law School Transcript (The transcript must include your Spring 2026 term grades.)
- Writing Sample of not more than 5 pages (If the writing sample is the argument section of a longer paper, you may include an introductory paragraph.)
The weekly pay for this position is $3,175 per week.
Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 30 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. With 700+ attorneys, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.
Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients. Successful Clark Hill employees have a track record of solid academic credentials, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Clark Hill is a collaborative environment which provides for both a professional and personally rewarding career.