2027 1L Fellowship - Miami

Your legal career starts with work that matters. From day one, you’ll take on associate-level assignments for real clients and learn directly from partners who are invested in your success. Each summer associate is paired with one or more dedicated mentors who offer day-to-day guidance and practical advice on the move from law school to a law firm. Formal feedback at the midpoint and end of the program shows you where you’re strong and what to focus on next. The program is built around your professional growth and well-being. Writing workshops, hands-on skills sessions, and substantive practice group programming help you build confidence and sharpen your legal skills. Through McDermott Well, you’ll have access to resources and events on balance and resilience, helping you feel supported in and out of the office. We celebrate individuality and make space for you to bring your full self to the table, guided by trust and respect. You’ll meet lawyers and fellow summer associates across the firm, join a community built on collaboration and giving back, and build relationships that will last beyond the summer. For more information regarding our initiatives, please view our recruiting brochure: https://www.mcdermottlaw.com/pdf/join-us-at-mcdermott/ 1L Fellowship We offer our 2027 1L Fellowship in the Miami office. 1L Fellows take part in every aspect of the Summer Associate Program, with extensive training, networking, and social opportunities.In addition to a weekly salary of $4,519, 1L Fellows receive a $15,000 scholarship toward their law school education upon completing the 2027 Summer Associate Program.1L Fellows have the option to return as 2L Summer Associates in 2028. Eligibility We welcome applications from any law student who is enrolled at a U.S. ABA-accredited law school with: A strong record of academic and personal achievementA demonstrated focus in a general practice area offered in your office of interestA genuine interest in pursuing a career at McDermott upon graduationThe intent to live and practice in the metropolitan area of your office of interestAnticipated JD graduation in Spring 2029 Application Process We Will Accept Applications On a Rolling Basis Beginning October 15, 2026. Students Must Apply Through Our Web Application Portal At Www.mcdermottlaw.com/careers In Order To Be Considered. Please Submit The Following ResumeCover letter (indicating practice area(s) of interest; if applying to multiple offices, please indicate your order of preference, along with any ties to those markets not reflected in your resume)Writing sample (your own work; if you don’t yet have one from law school, a sample from a prior academic program is acceptable)Undergraduate and any applicable graduate transcriptLaw school transcript (depending on when you apply, it may not yet show grades) Firm AboutOfficesNewsroomAlumniCareers Sign In McDermott Access Related Sites Farragut Square Group Connect ContactSubscribe ALWAYS BETTER Legal Notices/ImprintPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseSitemap Attorney advertising © 2026 McDermott Will & Schulte Disclaimer Do not send any information or documents that you want to have treated as secret or confidential. Providing information to McDermott Will & Schulte via email links on this website or other introductory email communications will not create an attorney-client relationship; will not preclude McDermott Will & Schulte from representing any other person or firm in any matter; and will not obligate McDermott Will & Schulte to keep confidential the information you provide. McDermott Will & Schulte cannot enter into an attorney-client relationship with you until McDermott Will & Schulte has determined that doing so will not create a conflict of interest and until you and McDermott Will & Schulte have entered into a written agreement or engagement letter that sets forth the terms of our relationship.