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About the Role
Baker McKenzie's Summer Associate Program introduces students to the practice of law, allowing exploration of career opportunities within the Firm. Summer Associates work on diverse assignments aligned with their interests and Firm needs, gaining realistic professional experience through substantive work. A signature pro bono project provides impactful legal services for vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities
- Work on a wide range of practice assignments aligned to interests and Firm needs.
- Collaborate across offices on a signature pro bono project.
- Participate in skills-based training, practice-based training, and in-person networking.
- Potentially be considered for the Client Scholars Program, working in-house with a client.
Requirements
- Strong academic foundation and intellectual curiosity.
- Demonstrated academic achievement, sound judgment, discipline, and a genuine interest in learning.
- Growth mindset and openness to exploration.
- Excited to try work across practices, receive feedback, and understand where they can thrive.
- Future-ready skillset.
- Strong analytical ability, practical problem-solving, and interest in developing AI fluency and innovation-minded client service.
- Global mindset.
- Curious about cross-border work, comfortable building relationships across offices and diverse cultures, and interested in serving clients in a global firm environment.
- Interest in long-term development at Baker McKenzie.
- Interested in growing into future associates and global lawyers.
- Submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial undergraduate transcript.
Skills
- AI fluency
- Innovation-minded client service
- Analytical ability
- Practical problem-solving
- Cross-border work
- Relationship building
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Office/Onsite
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Summer Associate
Education Level
- 1L
- 2L
Salary/Compensations
- $4,326.96 (weekly)
About the Company
- Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy by providing comprehensive and practical legal advice.
- The Firm combines local know-how with international expertise, representing diverse cultures and jurisdictions.
- With 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, Baker McKenzie fosters a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities.
- The Firm is committed to world-class career development for everyone at every level.
- Baker McKenzie offers an uncompromising commitment to excellence within a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.
Equal Opportunity
- Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all.
- The Firm encourages the best people, regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age, to fulfill their professional aspirations.
- We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
- Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com.