2027 2L Summer Associate
Ogletree Deakins offers a 10-week 2027 Summer Associate position in the Milwaukee office for a 1L (class of 2028). The role provides substantial experience at one of the largest labor and employment firms, representing management in employment-related legal matters. Summer Associates receive mentorship, meaningful work experiences, and opportunities for relationship building, including collaboration with other Summer Associates and participation in office and firm-wide social events.
About the Role
Each Summer Associate is assigned a Supervising Shareholder and Associate Mentor, along with one-on-one support and coaching from the Attorney Development and Recruiting and Retention departments. The firm presents a robust training program called JD to OD at the beginning of the summer, covering foundational skills and knowledge such as firm resources, communication best practices, memo drafting, and time entry.
Responsibilities
- Research projects
- Drafting written discovery requests and responses, motions, legal correspondence, and legal updates
- Observation and participation in strategic planning for depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
- Participation in witness interviews and client meetings
- Wide variety of other assignments
Requirements
- Participation in extracurricular activities highlighting leadership skills, commitment, and time management
- Upper 33% of class standing or minimum 3.2 GPA
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well with others and independently
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset
- Interest in pursuing a career in management-side labor and employment law upon graduation from law school
- Undergraduate Degree demonstrating academic excellence and critical thinking ability
About the Firm
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in employment-related legal matters. The firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years by Best Law Firms®, including in the 2025 edition for Litigation – Labor and Employment. With more than 1,100 attorneys across 60 offices in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico, the firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies. Ogletree Deakins is committed to diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments.
For questions, email Katherine Manus at katherine.manus@ogletre.com with “2027 1L Summer Associate – Milwaukee” in the subject line.