Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) is excited to offer a 1L Summer Associate position to first year law students. The firm seeks exceptional and motivated first year law students (1D or 2E) with strong writing and analytical skills to join our 2025 Summer Associate Program in one of the following offices: Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City and St. Louis.

The goal of the Summer Associate Program is to provide summer associates with quality, substantive work so they understand what it means to practice law at a large firm. During the 10-week program, the summer associates will work on projects from multiple practices areas, including completing pro bono projects. Along with the opportunity to complete interesting projects, summer associates will also participate in a dynamic training program intended to strengthen and hone their legal skills.

BCLP sponsors a variety of cultural, educational, and social activities for summer associates. Along with sightseeing, dining and entertainment, summer associates will have ample opportunity to meet and connect with fellow colleagues. For many of our summer associates, getting to know our people is the best part of their experience.

We are seeking candidates that have:

Intellectual curiosity and a growth mind-set
Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence
Interest in supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace

At BCLP, we believe in the value of a diverse workforce, and we understand that people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. The firm strives to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. To provide the best possible service to our client base, the firm is committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding, and developing our people without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

BCLP endeavors to ensure that “all talent thrives” by building a more equitable legal profession. In addition to being a BCLP Summer Associate, BCLP offers every 1L Summer Associate the opportunity to attend and participate in the LCLD Scholars Summit. Click here to learn more about the LCLD Scholars Program.

To learn more about BCLP, please visit our website at www.bclplaw.com. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025, but you do not need to wait for your transcript to apply. Please see below for our application process.

TO APPLY:

Please visit our US Student Recruitment page at our website and select the link for your preferred office location (Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City, and St. Louis) under the “Student Recruiting” section to apply. You will be required to upload your documents in PDF format.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD AND SUBMIT:

Resume
Cover Letter - Please discuss your interest in BCLP and your connection to the city you are applying to.
Other Document: NALP Common Application for 1L Diversity Fellowships

Please submit under "other document" a completed NALP Common Application for 1L Diversity Fellowship form (link above). In alignment with BCLP's commitment to diversity, we are asking each candidate to complete the statement associated with the NALP application. The application asks that you explain how your personal, academic, and/or professional background and experiences will allow you to offer a diverse perspective to our team and the clients we serve.

The Firm will ask for your transcript and writing sample later in the recruiting process. If you have any questions about the application process, please email us at usrecruiting@bclplaw.com.

Weekly Summer Associate Salaries: Colorado and Georgia = $3,942; Missouri = $3,461

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace inclusive of students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and students with disabilities.

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