Closing Date: 14th August, 2026

Description:

Smith Anderson is looking for second-year JD students to join its 2027 Summer Associate Program. The ideal candidates enjoy new challenges and responsibilities, work best as part of a team, want to work in a cohesive and familial environment where they will be supported and encouraged at all steps of their development, and are interested in pursuing their career as a lawyer in the Raleigh area.

To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials and attend an ABA-accredited law school. Please apply and upload a cover letter, résumé and law school transcript. Due to the volume of résumés we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to inquiries as to the status of your application. You will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted properly, and we will contact you if we have any questions or if we wish to pursue your candidacy. Additionally, if you are able to apply through on-campus interviews, we encourage you to apply through that process.

This job description is intended to provide general information about the position and is not intended as a complete list of all job duties nor an employment contract. As with all positions, the responsibilities, duties, and requirements of this job may change at any time with or without notice.