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Launch Your Legal Career with Our Summer Associate Program
Spend a dynamic summer gaining invaluable legal experience at the highest level with McLaughlin & Stern. Our 8-week Summer Associate Program offers unmatched early exposure to sophisticated deal work and complex cases.

Work Closely with Experienced Legal Minds
Work side-by-side with senior partners on impactful matters across our broad range of practice areas. Gain skills in drafting pivotal documents like briefs, motions, and contracts while attending hearings, depositions, and closings.

Build Lasting Professional Relationships
Form meaningful connections at networking events, firmwide meetings, and social activities exclusively for summer associates. These become the foundation to thrive long-term at our firm.

Receive Ongoing Mentorship and Feedback
Our partners provide coaching, evaluate your work, and help refine your skills through a structured development program. This sets you up for success in securing a full-time position.

Take Advantage of an Exceptional Opportunity
As a premier firm for over 125 years, we have an outstanding record for recruiting top legal talent through our summer program. To apply to the Summer Associate Program, please e-mail a resume, transcript and writing sample to internships@mclaughlinstern.com between January 1st and April 1st.

Summer Associate Hiring Committee
McLaughlin and Stern
260 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
internships@mclaughlinstern.com

Applicants must submit the following materials with all applications:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Writing Sample (law school students only) and
  • Transcript