At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated salary for this position in Washington, DC is $4,134.00 per week. This salary is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate at the time of this posting.

Our summer associates provide legal research, writing, and other substantive support for our attorneys on projects that are both challenging and exciting. You will also receive substantive feedback and mentoring on assignments. We also offer various training programs throughout the duration of the program.

We are seeking to hire a 2027 summer associate to join our Affordable Housing & Real Estate Practice Group in our Washington, D.C. office. Qualified candidates will be rising second-year law students who have a demonstrated interest and/or experience in affordable housing programs, particularly in the federal regulatory regime governing affordable housing and programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials (3.0 GPA or higher), superb judgment and communication skills, excellent legal writing skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services. This is a hybrid position with four days in office expectations.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter detailing why they are interested in this specific opportunity with Nixon Peabody and describing how they would contribute to our dynamic and inclusive culture. Please create an application and submit your resume along with your cover letter, law school transcripts, and a writing sample.

Applications for the Summer Program will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Principals Only.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran.

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