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Michael Best is currently accepting applications for the 2027 Summer Associate Program. Michael Best is a thriving and energetic place to work. A key success factor has been the recruitment of talented and diverse individuals whose ideas drive the firm forward.

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Summer Associates&nbsp;receive substantive research and writing assignments, active mentoring, and a chance to participate in a variety of networking and community events designed to get to know the members of your summer class and colleagues throughout the firm. &nbsp;

Our ideal candidate must have a strong interest in the firm’s practice areas, value an environment where everyone is treated with mutual support and respect and is a self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently and as part of team. The goal of the program is to give law students the opportunity to experience a realistic view of what it is like working as an associate at Michael Best.

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Location

Our Summer Associates can be located in our Austin, Chicago, Denver, Lincoln, Los Angeles, Madison, Milwaukee, Salt Lake City, Raleigh and Washington, DC offices.

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Position Requirements

Currently a 1L in an ABA accredited law school&nbsp;

Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal skills&nbsp;

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial law school and undergraduate transcript. &nbsp;In your cover letter, please specify the office(s) in which you are interested as well as your practice area interests.

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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=Mj1mbzE%3d&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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2027 Summer Associate Program

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