2028 2L Summer Associate: Washington, DC at Baker McKenzie

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The role

Baker McKenzie is seeking second-year law students (2L) for its 2028 Summer Associate Program in Washington, D.C. This immersive 10-week program, part of the Emerging Lawyers Academy, offers exposure to various practice groups, client work, and professional development opportunities designed to cultivate future global lawyers.

What you'll do

Explore assignments across Commercial, Employment & Compensation, Disputes, Tax, and Transactional practice groups
Contribute to real client matters
Work on collaborative projects
Engage in world-class pro bono initiatives
Participate in foundational training to build practical legal skills, client-service excellence, professional judgment, and AI fluency
Attend workshops and simulations

What we're looking for

Strong academic foundation and intellectual curiosity

Demonstrated academic achievement

Sound judgment

Discipline

Genuine interest in learning

Growth mindset and openness to exploration

Future-ready skillset including strong analytical ability and practical problem-solving

Interest in developing AI fluency and innovation-minded client service

Global mindset

Curiosity about cross-border work

Comfortable building relationships across offices and diverse cultures

Interest in serving clients in a global firm environment

Interest in long-term development at Baker McKenzie

Resume

Cover letter

Unofficial undergraduate transcript

Benefits

Weekly compensation equivalent to the first-year associate market rate

A $10,000 Academy stipend upon arrival

An additional $10,000 upon associate start date for those who receive and accept an offer to return as first-year associates

Hiring contacts

recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com

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2028 2L Summer Associate: Washington, DC