Description:
Job Description:Ashurst Perkins Coie is accepting applications from first-year law students interested in joining the firm as 2L summer associates for the 2028 summer program.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Cover letter (include information regarding area of interest and geographic preference)
- Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) school transcripts
- Law school transcript (unofficial versions are acceptable; if not available at the time of application, one must be provided as soon as available)
- Legal writing sample (10-page maximum)
We evaluate all applications and consider the following factors:
- Academic achievement: A demonstrated record of academic achievement and excellent writing and interpersonal skills, as well as experience that will contribute to a successful career in the legal field.
- Perspective: Life experiences that have shaped your perspectives and professional goals.
About the Summer Associate Program
Former summer associates comprise a significant portion of the new associates hired each year at Ashurst Perkins Coie. Summer associates receive meaningful, substantive work—research, drafting, analysis, and client-facing projects, alongside skilled attorneys and mentors. Our summer associates regularly attend hearings, client meetings, depositions, and deal closings, and can work on pro bono matters, as well as participate in professional development activities and attend social events that help build lasting relationships across the firm.
About Ashurst Perkins Coie
Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is an international law firm recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and people-first approach. Named one of the country's "100 Best Places to Work For" by Fortune for two decades, reflecting our belief that exceptional work happens in a culture of respect, growth, and inclusion.
