Summer Clerk – Commercial Litigation

Job Description

Summer Law Clerk – Commercial Litigation, Holland & Hart (Las Vegas) | Holland & Hart LLP

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Holland & Hart LLP, located in Las Vegas, NV. The company is a highly regarded legal organization with over 500 lawyers across 14 offices, recognized as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.” This role offers law students a comprehensive summer program designed to provide valuable legal experience within a culture that prioritizes integrity, excellence, and collaboration. It is an opportunity for students to engage with sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse clients, while immersing themselves in a firm committed to its core values and fostering a balanced life for its employees.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Las Vegas, NV
• Team: Commercial Litigation Practice Group
• Mission: This role provides law students with substantive legal experience and practical skills within a commercial litigation setting, fostering their development in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research & Write: Conduct substantive legal research and produce written assignments.
• Project Participation: Engage in a wide variety of legal projects to gain broad experience.
• Skill Development: Participate in training programs focused on both legal and practical skills.
• Mentorship & Supervision: Receive dedicated mentorship and supervision on work assignments.
• Community Engagement: Take part in pro bono opportunities and community service initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, Juris Doctor candidate. This role is for law students in the JD Class of 2028, applying as 2Ls, who demonstrate strong academic performance and intellectual capability.
• Experience: Seeking law students for the 2027 Summer Program with an interest in Commercial Litigation. No prior years of experience are required, as this is a foundational program for second-year law students.
• Skills: Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills, alongside motivation, maturity, creativity, and independence.
• Bonus: Highly preferred participation in mock trial, moot court, or law journal during the second year of law school.