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The Michael Best Apprenticeship Program is designed to increase the number of attorneys who want to both pursue careers in the legal industry and promote access and engagement in the legal profession.

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We are currently accepting applications for the Michael Best Apprenticeship Program in our Salt Lake City, Utah office for Summer 2026. This 10-week program will provide a unique experience to a 1L law student, incorporating both law firm and corporate in-house exposure.

Our goal is to offer the ultimate career development opportunity with exposure beyond the law firm, and for this apprenticeship, we are partnering with our valued client, 1-800 Contacts.

What We Offer: Michael Best and 1-800 Contacts are both thriving and energetic places to work. A key success factor has been the recruitment of talented individuals whose life experiences, demonstrated interests, and achievements drive us forward. Through our program, you will receive:

Challenging work assignments and exposure to substantive legal areas, including litigation and corporate while working as an apprentice

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Opportunities to learn and develop skills necessary to work as in-house counsel for a large company while working directly with our client, 1-800 Contacts

Active mentoring, including formal goal setting and feedback

A stipend is included for your participation in the program

Opportunity to take ownership of your projects and participate on-site at both a law firm and corporate office environments

Networking events and activities designed to get to know colleagues and leaders throughout the firm and 1-800 Contacts.

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With mentorship from our highly skilled attorneys, we will help you to further develop your practical knowledge, drafting acumen, and become well-versed in the latest legal trends. You will be assigned an expert attorney to guide you, help you set goals, and ensure you have access to all of the tools necessary to be successful and benefit from your time spent at Michael Best and 1-800 Contacts. Throughout the program, your mentor will meet with you to conduct a formal performance appraisal and provide feedback.

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What We Look For: Our ideal candidate must have a strong interest in learning how law firms and clients partner to best serve the client, value an environment where everyone is treated with mutual support and respect, and be a self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently and as part of team.

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Position Requirements

Currently enrolled for 2025-2026 school year as a 1L law student at BYU or the University of Utah

Demonstrated interest in promoting access and engagement at the firm and throughout the legal profession

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Application Process

To be considered for the Michael Best Apprenticeship Program, please submit an online application via michaelbest.com/careers. Your completed online application package must include the following items:

Unofficial or Official Law School Transcript

Personal Statement: In your personal statement, we request that you demonstrate your commitment and interest in applying for this apprenticeship. Please incorporate factors such as:

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To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Direct applicants, please apply <a href="https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/ApplicationForm.aspx?%3Eac^?LWCZ4dN=1`&amp;QFBsMzxLV0VYQA%3d%3d=Ml5Kaw%3d%3d&amp;QDFnXTpbVzc%3d=Mj1mbW9Q&amp;PWI4=OF9DRw%3d%3d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

If you have any questions about the annunciation please contact: <a href="mailto:careers@michaelbest.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">careers@michaelbest.com</a>

Michael Best &amp; Friedrich LLP and Michael Best Strategies LLC, (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please contact our Recruiting team at <a href="tel:414.225.4999">414.225.4999</a> or <a href="mailto:careers@michaelbest.com">careers@michaelbest.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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2026 Michael Best 1L Apprenticeship Program

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