2026 1L Summer Associate - Chicago

Faegre Drinker • Law School Legal Intern • Chicago, IL, US • $3.08k - $4.33k / month • 1d ago

Description

Faegre Drinker seeks applications from 1L law students interested in a 2026 Summer Associate position in one of the following cities: Chicago, Denver, Des Moines, Fort Wayne, Florham Park, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.

Each 1L summer associate will also have the option to participate in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (“LCLD”) 1L Scholars Program.

How to Apply

By January 16, please submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript and brief writing sample (8-10 pages). Your cover letter should provide additional insight into what you hope to contribute and what you hope to gain from participation in our summer program as well as particular ties to the geographic region in which you are interested. Please note: to accommodate law school grading timelines, we will ask you to submit a law school transcript later in the application process.

Questions

Please visit our careers site for more information and direct any questions to the recruiting contact in your preferred office.

The anticipated initial weekly salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $3,076 - $4,327. Actual initial salary will be based on the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.