Labor & Employment Summer Associate
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Job Description
About Company:
Vedder Price is a law firm recruiting 2L students for their summer associate program. They emphasize in-depth training and integration into the firm, aiming for the summer experience to translate into future associate success.
Job Description:
Vedder Price is seeking 2L students for full-time 2026 Labor & Employment Summer Associate positions in their Los Angeles office. The summer associate program is designed to allow students with demonstrated interest in specific practice areas to focus on those areas and receive comprehensive training.
Key aspects of the Summer Associate role:
• Substantive Work: Expect to be rapidly integrated into the firm through significant work assignments.
• Observation Opportunities: Opportunities to observe legal proceedings and other important activities.
• Training Sessions: Participation in training sessions designed to develop skills and knowledge.
• Focus on Future Success: The program aims to prepare summer associates for future success as associates at Vedder Price.
• Geographic Tie: Applicants should have a geographic tie to the Los Angeles office.
• Rolling Basis: Interviews are held on a rolling basis.
• Compensation: $225,000 annual
• Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, hybrid work model, family-friendly policies, employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, back-up child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts, and more.
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration:
1. Resume
2. Unofficial First-Year Law School Transcript: (If second semester grades are unavailable, submit first semester grades with an updated transcript to follow).
3. Legal Writing Sample: Demonstrating legal writing skills from a first-year law school class or legal internship.
4. Cover Letter: Expressing interest in the specific Labor & Employment practice area and location. Partial applications will not be given consideration.
