2027 Summer Associate- 2L

Tucker Ellis Summer Associate Program

The Tucker Ellis Summer Associate Program is open to highly motivated 2Ls (Class of 2028) with a strong academic record (GPA 3.4 or above) for our 2027 Summer Associate Program located in our Cleveland office.

About the Role

Candidates interested in applying should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (with grades), and a writing sample.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and deal closings
• Travel to and observe depositions, witness interviews, and client meetings
• Perform research and due diligence
• Draft motions, deposition outlines, and contracts

Mentorship Program

The Tucker Ellis Summer Mentorship Program provides our summer associates with a real-life, day-to-day sense of what it’s like to practice law at Tucker Ellis. The program pairs law students with experienced attorney mentors and introduces students to a wide range of litigation and transactional legal work.

What's It Like to Be Part of Our Summer Mentorship Program?

Tucker Ellis lawyers who began as law students in our summer program answer this question best:

"The summer program goes to great lengths to strike a balance between gaining real insight into the life of an associate while also providing time to meet and have fun with your potential colleagues. Allowing law students to gain this experience and perspective is invaluable, and it really helps you understand if this work environment is a good fit for you."

"The summer program’s open structure allowed me to form meaningful relationships with the attorneys. Because my assignments came about organically, I felt that I got a better feel for what it would really be like to work at Tucker Ellis as an attorney."

"The most valuable part of being a summer associate is having the opportunity to experience life as a Tucker Ellis lawyer. After my two summers, I understood the expectations of a junior associate, had done (with appropriate supervision) work similar to that of a first-year associate, and built personal relationships with many people inside and outside my intended practice area."

"My work across several practice groups introduced me to different areas of the law, and the many social events allowed me to build personal relationships with lawyers all across the firm."

Benefits

• Compensation: $3,462 per week

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tucker Ellis LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Non-Solicitation / Agency Statement

Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and the firm will not be responsible for any fees associated with such submissions.