1L Summer Associates for 2027 Summer Program
About the Firm
Dinsmore is a dynamic, client-focused law firm with more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide. We are dedicated to building a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients, and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive.
About the Role
Dinsmore is accepting resumes for our 2027 Summer Program from first-year law students interested in a non-IP Summer Associate position in the following locations:
- Cincinnati, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Louisville, KY
- Charleston, WV
Additionally, our Intellectual Property Department will recruit 1L summer associates for positions in:
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Chicago, IL
- Detroit, MI
- Pittsburgh, PA
- San Diego, CA
A technical background and patent-bar-eligible undergraduate degree are required for patent positions.
Qualifications
Interested 1L students must demonstrate:
- High academic achievement
- Excellent research and writing abilities
- Extracurricular involvement and/or employment history, preferably in leadership positions
- Maturity and the ability to accept responsibility
- Strong interpersonal skills
Pay
The weekly salary range for summer associates is $2,200 - $3,650 and varies by location.