2026 Summer Associate
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Nixon Peabody LLP is a law firm committed to attracting and hiring talented individuals from a diverse range of experiences and cultures, including various racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, gender, and personal backgrounds. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, specifically supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. The firm also participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly-hired employees, in compliance with Federal law.
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This is an advertisement for a 2026 Summer Associate position.
• Position Title: 2026 Summer Associate
• Practice Group: Corporate Practice Group
• Location: Rochester office
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid position, with an expectation of four days in-office during the 2026 summer program.
• Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide legal research support to attorneys.
• Conduct legal writing tasks.
• Offer other substantive support on challenging and exciting projects.
• Program Benefits & Support:
• Summer associates will receive substantive feedback on their assignments.
• Mentoring will be provided.
• Various training programs will be offered throughout the duration of the summer program.
• Anticipated Salary:
• The anticipated salary for this position in Rochester is $2,692.00 per week. This is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate at the time of posting, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.
• Application Review Process:
• Applications for the Summer Program will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Qualifications (Required):
• Candidates must be rising second-year law students.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in corporate work is essential.
• Possession of strong academic credentials, specifically a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Superb judgment and communication skills are required.
• Candidates must have excellent legal writing skills.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and excellent client service is expected.
• Application Submission Requirements:
• Interested applicants are invited to create an application and submit the following documents:
• A cover letter that specifically details the applicant’s interest in this particular opportunity with Nixon Peabody and describes how they would contribute to the firm’s dynamic and inclusive culture.
• A resume.
• Law school transcripts.
• A writing sample.
• Additional Note: This posting is for “Principals Only,” meaning direct applicants are preferred and recruitment agencies should not submit candidates without prior agreement.
