1L Summer Associate – Chicago
The Chicago office of McDonald Hopkins seeks dynamic and motivated first-year law student to join its 10-week 2025 summer program. Our Summer Program is designed to give a realistic view of McDonald Hopkins with exposure to assignments from all practice groups, client interaction, opportunities to attend court proceedings and engaging networking opportunities.
Interested students must submit the following:
- Resume
- First-semester transcript (if you do not have a transcript at the time you apply, please submit your transcript once available. Your application is not complete without a first-semester transcript)
- Personal statement that describes your interest in McDonald Hopkins, your ties to the Chicago area, and your academic, professional and/or leadership achievements. Please also focus on how you have overcome adversity or challenging circumstances.
Candidates must be full-time or part-time first year law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.
Compensation
Summer associate compensation is $14,166.66 per month.
Benefits
Summer associates are eligible to accrue Paid Leave and Paid Sick/Safe Leave consistent with the applicable Chicago Ordinance.
McDonald Hopkins does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or headhunters.
McDonald Hopkins is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. (Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need without regard to any protected category.)