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Faegre Drinker 2024 1L Opportunities
Faegre Drinker seeks applications from 1L law students interested in a 2024 Summer Associate position in one of the following cities: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Florham Park, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
Please review the different opportunities as described below and submit your application to the position that applies best to your unique background and skill set. Some important items to note about the Faegre Drinker summer program and application process:
We consider applicants with a wide variety of characteristics and life experiences. Strong candidates who have demonstrated a record of academic and professional achievement; entrepreneurial spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to the advancement of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion will find opportunities to succeed here and develop into successful lawyers and long-term contributors to the legal profession. We offer competitive market compensation and potential for personal and professional growth.
We offer all summer associates a wide-ranging experience that includes opportunities to learn about the practice of law, the firm and the communities in which our lawyers work and live. Each summer associate has a support team that provides a variety of work assignments, as well as valuable "out-of-office" experiences and client contact. Our summer associates receive detailed feedback on their work, including an interim evaluation session and a final review.
Faegre Drinker was founded on, and remains committed to, shared vision and core values of integrity, excellence, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, shared commitment, teamwork and collaboration, mutual respect and service to others. Our lawyers are excellent without being arrogant and bring their collaborative working style to provide high-quality client service. We are committed to our communities and to building a diverse and inclusive firm that reflects those communities.
The anticipated initial weekly salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $2,884 - $4,135.
Actual initial salary will be based on the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law.
2024 1L Summer Associate
Chicago, Dallas (litigation), Denver, Des Moines, Florham Park, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Los Angeles (litigation), Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
2024 1L Summer Associate (LCLD fellowship)
Chicago, Dallas (litigation), Denver, Des Moines, Florham Park, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Los Angeles (litigation), New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
2024 1L Summer Associate (Twin Cities Diversity in Practice)
2024 1L Summer Associate (Twin Cities Diversity in Practice)
Description
Faegre Drinker provides fellowship opportunities in our Minneapolis office in partnership with the Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP) program. Our program offers both a traditional law firm clerkship, as well as experience working in-house with a corporate law department. TCDIP Summer Associates are also considered LCLD Scholars and will participate in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (“LCLD”) 1L Scholars Program.
About the TCDIP Partnership
In 2024, our corporate law department partners will include Target, Allina Health, Boston Scientific, Cargill, Xcel Energy, Pentair, Intact Insurance, and Wells Fargo. In addition to a paid summer associate position with a “rotation” (typically 3-4 weeks) at one of these clients, participants will have an opportunity to attend networking receptions and educational seminars through TCDIP.
Faegre Drinker promotes a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are proud to host the largest number of TCDIP clerks in the Minneapolis legal market.
Questions
Please direct your questions to Emily Coveyou, Faegre Drinker Associate Recruiting Manager.
2024 Entry-Level Associate
Job Description
Current 3Ls are encouraged to submit application materials for an entry-level associate position by submitting a cover letter, resume, law transcript, and writing sample. As we evaluate our needs for the 2024 entry-level associate class, we will contact you if our practice group needs meet your background and interest.
We evaluate our associate needs on a rolling basis; we will contact you directly if our practice group needs meet your background and interest.
The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $150,000 - $215,000.
Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law. The initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.