2022 Summer Associate Program
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a first-year law students to join the 2022 summer associate program through the Dorsey Diversity Fellowship program (Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, and Seattle), the Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP) 1L Clerkship program (Minneapolis), Diversity Lab’s Move the Needle 1L Pipeline Program (Minneapolis), the Colorado Pledge to Diversity program (Denver), and the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association Summer Program (Costa Mesa). First-year law students hired through these programs will be named as LCLD 1L Scholars.
During the summer program, you will:
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Work on meaningful client matters, obtaining substantive work opportunities and working closely with our attorneys;
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Hone your legal writing skills;
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Choose from a variety of pro bono matters on which to work;
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Have the opportunity to attend client meetings, depositions, closings, and court appearances;
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Receive formal feedback and mentoring;
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Participate in numerous seminars and training events hosted by Dorsey U, our in-house professional development group; and
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Establish meaningful relationships with your fellow summer associates and Dorsey attorneys through professional opportunities, networking, and a variety of social events.
Our summer associates will receive work from one or more of the following practice areas during the 10 week program: Benefits & Compensation, Corporate, Finance & Restructuring, Healthcare Transactions & Regulations, Labor & Employment, Patent, Public Finance, Real Estate, Regulatory Affairs, Tax, Trusts & Estates, Trademark, and Trial.
Are you looking for a law firm where you can develop your legal skills and continue to learn and grow throughout your career as an attorney? If so, we strongly encourage you to apply for a summer associate position.
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients’ legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers combine superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have phenomenal depth and a history of achieving client success: Banking & Financial Institutions; Development & Infrastructure; Energy & Natural Resources; Food, Beverage & Agribusiness; Healthcare; and Technology.
How to Apply
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers/law-students. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5184.
The following application materials are required to be considered for this position:
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Resume
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Cover letter
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Writing sample
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Undergraduate transcript (unofficial)
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Law school transcript (unofficial)*
*If all of your law school grades are not available when you apply, please submit your first semester course list along with all other application materials and indicate in your cover letter when we can expect to receive your transcript. When grades become available, email your unofficial transcript to recruiting@dorsey.com.
We will begin accepting applications on November 22, 2021 and we will review candidate materials on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Students are encouraged to apply no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on January 17, 2022.