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Job Description:Cooley LLP is recruiting JD 2028 students to join its Palo Alto and San Francisco offices as summer associates in its Mergers and Acquisitions practice for the 2027 Summer Program. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, completed 1L law school transcript, and undergraduate transcript. Please only apply to one office.
Since 2020, Cooley has handled 1,600+ M&A transactions, with an aggregate value of over $735 billion+, making our practice one of the most active in the world.
We represent all categories of participants in transactions, including buyers, sellers, major stockholders, lenders, financial advisors, management, special board committees, venture capitalists, individual investors, private equity funds, hedge funds and others. To learn more about our market-leading M&A practice, click here.
We are seeking law students who are eager to build a career in mergers and acquisitions within our nationally recognized corporate practice. This role is designed for candidates who may not have direct M&A experience yet but are highly motivated to develop deep expertise in this area. This role offers unique hands-on training and mentorship opportunities together with meaningful exposure to sophisticated clients and transactions, providing a strong foundation for a long-term career in M&A.
Excellent writing, oral communication, and analytical skills are essential, along with a demonstrated interest in corporate law particularly mergers and acquisitions. The ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment is important. Prior corporate or transactional experience is helpful but not required.
This is a summer associate position, and the expected salary is based on an annualized rate of $225,000, with semi-monthly base pay of $9,375.00, subject to payroll withholdings and deductions.
