2027 Charlotte 2L Summer Associate

About the role

The Charlotte office of McGuireWoods is accepting applications for its 2027 2L summer associate program. This program offers unique professional development opportunities and exposure to diverse legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Work on challenging, sophisticated legal matters under supervision
• Prepare research memoranda and draft pleadings, briefs, and corporate transaction documents
• Attend client meetings, depositions, corporate closings, trials, and appellate arguments
• Collaborate with McGuireWoods lawyers across the country
• Participate in special training opportunities
• Engage in social events and networking activities
• Attend a firmwide summer associate retreat
• Work on pro bono matters through the Pro Bono Mentor Program

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in and in good standing at an ABA accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2028 at the time of application.
• Outstanding academic credentials, leadership, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Candidates should demonstrate the firm’s core values: excellence, integrity, client service, diversity and inclusion, community, and collegiality.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an ABA accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2028 at the time of application.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the firm’s core values.

Skills

• Strong academic performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in diverse legal matters

Benefits

• Opportunities to work on challenging, sophisticated legal matters
• Exposure to diverse legal matters
• Professional development through special training opportunities
• Networking and social events
• Participation in a firmwide summer associate retreat
• Opportunity to work on pro bono matters through the Pro Bono Mentor Program

Pay

The 2027 summer salary is not set, but the 2025 summer salary was $4,325/week.

Schedule

Summer associates typically work full-time from June to August, Monday through Friday.