Summer Law Clerk Jobs
Summer Law Clerk jobs are open across law firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments, and nonprofits, from first-year law students to rising third-years, with specializations in litigation support, transactional work, and regulatory research. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Overview:
Fast-paced, growing law firm seeks a Law Clerk to provide legal support to firm partners who have responsibility over commercial business, finance, and real estate transactions. The position involves displaying initiative, good judgment, professionalism, following-through on different assignments with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines while using a keen sense of detail. This is a unique opportunity to learn and develop within a culture-forward firm. The job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
Responsibilities:
- Assist in representing the firm to provide expert legal guidance on a variety of real estate matters, including zoning/land use, real estate transactions, drafting/negotiating agreements of sale, settlements, title issues, litigation, easements, boundary line, co-owner disputes, foreclosure, and condemnations/eminent domain.
- Assist in providing legal advice related to land acquisition and development, including drafting contracts and related documents, commercial real estate loan transactions representing both lenders and borrowers, commercial office and retail leasing representing both landlords and tenants, and real estate development.
- Prepare and format initial drafts of contracts, legal research and correspondence.
- Assist in the preparation of loan documents, purchase agreements, deeds, and other conveyance documents, easements, general agreements and contracts.
- Assist with the closings of mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions.
- Apply analytical skills to identify and assist in resolving issues; proactively suggest appropriate solutions and recommendations to enhance final work product.
- Maintain corporate client records, files and policies.
- Review title reports, surveys and organizational documents.
- Prepare corporate documents for entity formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.
- Research, analyze and compile data and information to write reports regarding findings.
- Engage in direct communication with clients with respect to client intake and information gathering.
- Draft engagement letters and assist with client invoicing and expense recovery.
- Manage and organize client files in electronic database and paper / original file system from opening through closing of files.
- Provide legal research, drafting and reviewing support.
- Complete special projects, and other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent legal research and investigation skills.
- Excellent analytical and organization skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential information.
- Knowledge of legal research and writing.
- Participation in Juris Doctor program.
- Working knowledge and competency with various case management software platforms.
- Ability to prepare memos and decisions.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize workload and assignments.
- Proficiency using Adobe PDF creator and editor.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office 365 suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Positive, proactive, professional attitude.
Liff, Walsh & Simmons is an equal-opportunity employer. If you are a highly skilled and motivated law student, we invite you to apply.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in summer law clerk jobs.
- Current enrollment in an accredited JD program, typically after completing at least one year
- Strong legal research skills using professional legal research databases
- Demonstrated legal writing ability, usually evidenced by a writing sample
- Familiarity with document review, case management software, or legal drafting tools
- Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, and case law accurately under deadlines
- Prior experience through law school clinic, moot court, law review, or prior internship
Tips for Your Summer Law Clerk Job Search
Tailor your resume to each practice area
Litigation-focused clerks and transactional clerks do very different work. Adjust your resume to emphasize relevant coursework, moot court experience, or deal-related clinics depending on the practice area of each specific opening you apply to.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists summer law clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your legal writing samples strategically
Many summer law clerk postings ask for a writing sample. Choose one that reflects the type of work the employer does, whether that's a brief, a memo, or a contract analysis, and trim it to ten pages or fewer if the posting doesn't specify.
Target employers based on their practice mix
A boutique IP firm and a public defender's office both hire summer clerks, but expect completely different skills. Read each employer's recent case news or practice descriptions before applying so your cover letter speaks to their actual work.
Prepare for callback interviews with case studies
Second-round summer clerk interviews often include a hypothetical legal problem you're asked to analyze on the spot. Practice working through statutory interpretation or fact-pattern questions out loud before your callback to sharpen your reasoning under pressure.
Follow up after your offer with smart questions
Once you receive an offer, ask about the clerk's typical assignment process, supervision structure, and whether the position has historically led to returning offers. These answers help you evaluate competing offers on factors beyond pay.
Summer Law Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most summer law clerks?
Office of the Attorney General, FSA, and NYS Unified Court System are hiring the most summer law clerks right now, with openings concentrated in Maryland, New York, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large full-service law firms and corporate legal departments with active litigation or transactional dockets.
How many summer law clerk jobs are remote?
About 45% of summer law clerk openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote positions remain less common than in other legal roles. Research-heavy and document-review assignments are the most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules, while litigation support and client-facing work typically require in-office presence.
How do you become a summer law clerk?
You need to be enrolled in an accredited JD program, typically after completing your first year of law school. Build your application around a strong writing sample, relevant coursework, and any clinic or moot court experience. Apply through your law school's career services resources and directly to employers, then prepare for interviews that test legal reasoning and analytical writing.
Can you get a summer law clerk job with little or no legal experience?
Yes, many employers hire first-year law students who have no prior legal work experience. Employers focus on academic performance, writing ability, and demonstrated interest in their practice area rather than a lengthy resume. Highlight transferable analytical skills from undergraduate work, strong law school grades, and any law school activities like moot court, law review, or a legal clinic to stand out.
What does the summer law clerk interview process look like?
The process typically starts with an on-campus or video screening interview conducted through your law school's recruiting program. Strong candidates advance to a callback interview at the employer's office, which often includes meetings with multiple attorneys and sometimes a written exercise or hypothetical legal problem. Final offers usually come within a few days to a couple of weeks after the callback.
Where can I find and apply to summer law clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to summer law clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from law firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments, and nonprofits across the United States. Find roles that match your practice area interests and class year, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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