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Summer Associate Program – Litigation Business Unit
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Job Description
2027 Summer Associate – Litigation – San Diego, CA | Clark Hill Law
The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Clark Hill Law, located in San Diego, CA. Clark Hill is a multidisciplinary, international law firm with 700+ attorneys across 30 offices, dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions and outstanding client service worldwide. This role matters as it offers a supportive and challenging environment for second-year law students to grow professionally, apply their skills, and contribute to the firm’s client-focused approach within the Litigation Business Unit. Clark Hill is committed to fostering a culture that helps ambitious individuals achieve their professional and personal aspirations.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (approximately 10 weeks)
• Location: In-person, San Diego, CA
• Pay: $3000 weekly
• Team: Works within the Litigation Business Unit, provided a similar environment to first-year associates.
• Mission: To contribute to the delivery of outstanding legal service to clients by supporting the Litigation Business Unit in San Diego.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Engage: Operate within a supportive and challenging work environment mirroring that of a first-year associate.
• Contribute: Assist the Litigation Business Unit in delivering outstanding client service.
• Participate: Benefit from the firm’s commitment to training and mentoring for professional development.
• Collaborate: Work within agile, collaborative teams, partnering with clients to help them reach their business goals.
• Develop: Cultivate professional skills and personal qualities that exemplify the Clark Hill Advantage.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently a second-year law student (2L) at the time of application.
• Experience: Strong academic credentials, including Spring 2026 term grades on law school transcript.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bonus: Fits the firm’s culture, embraces the goals of its strategic plan, and brings skills and experience critical to serving client needs.
