3 days ago
Compensation
$4,327 / week
Key requirements
Strong academic foundation and intellectual curiosity demonstrated through academic achievement, sound judgment, discipline, and a genuine interest in learning Growth mindset and openness to exploration, trying work across different practices, receiving feedback, and understanding where one can thrive Future-ready skillset showing strong analytical ability, practical problem-solving, and interest in developing AI fluency and innovation-minded client service Global mindset, curious about cross-border work, comfortable building relationships across offices and diverse cultures, and interested in serving clients in a global firm environment
TrendsThe role
Baker McKenzie seeks a 2L Summer Associate for its Emerging Lawyers Academy in Los Angeles. This 10-week program offers an immersive experience in meaningful client work, cross-practice exposure, skill development, and mentorship, designed for students interested in a long-term career in law at a global firm.
What you'll do
- Contribute to real client matters
- Engage in collaborative projects
- Participate in world-class pro bono initiatives
- Participate in foundational training designed to build practical legal skills, client-service excellence, professional judgment and AI fluency through workshops and simulations
- Explore assignments across practice groups to discover where interests, strengths and ambitions align
What we're looking for
Strong academic foundation and intellectual curiosity demonstrated through academic achievement, sound judgment, discipline, and a genuine interest in learning
Growth mindset and openness to exploration, trying work across different practices, receiving feedback, and understanding where one can thrive
Future-ready skillset showing strong analytical ability, practical problem-solving, and interest in developing AI fluency and innovation-minded client service
Global mindset, curious about cross-border work, comfortable building relationships across offices and diverse cultures, and interested in serving clients in a global firm environment
Interest in long-term development at Baker McKenzie and growing into future associates and global lawyers
Resume, cover letter, and unofficial undergraduate transcript submitted with application
Benefits
Weekly compensation equivalent to the first-year associate market rate
$10,000 Academy stipend upon arrival
Additional $10,000 upon associate start date for those who receive and accept an offer to return as first-year associates
Cross-practice exposure
Experiential learning
AI fluency training
Tailored coaching and mentoring
Opportunities to build relationships across offices, practices and borders
Visiting Office Experiences
In-person Emerging Lawyers Academy Training focused on skills-based and practice-based training
Hiring contacts
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2028 2L Summer Associate: Los Angeles
Baker McKenzie · Los Angeles · $4,327 / week
Los Angeles · $4,327 / week