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2027 Summer Associate Opportunities 

Application timing varies by office. See current and upcoming opportunities below. 

Your summer at Robins Kaplan is designed to give you an inside look at the work of a national litigation firm. You’ll contribute to active matters, work closely with experienced litigators and build the research, writing and advocacy skills that will prepare you for practice.

FIRST CHAIR: ROBINS KAPLAN TRIAL ACADEMY 
Our commitment to developing great advocates begins during the summer. Summer associates are introduced to First Chair: Robins Kaplan Trial Academy through hands-on training designed to build practical litigation and advocacy skills.

» Firmwide orientation and litigation training
» Advocacy-focused programming throughout the summer
» First Chair training with summer associates from across our offices
» A simulated mediation with feedback from judges


THE TRIAL FIRM DIFFERENCE
Litigation is at the heart of what we do. Summer associates become part of the case team, contributing to live matters through legal research, drafting and case strategy. You’ll work alongside experienced litigators and see how complex cases are built, developed and prepared.


MEANINGFUL WORK & MENTORSHIP
You’ll work closely with attorneys who invest in your growth and give you meaningful opportunities to contribute.

» Real assignments on active matters
» A dedicated mentor and ongoing feedback
» Advocacy, research and writing training
» National professional development and training opportunities


A NATIONAL TRIAL FIRM
Summer associates are part of a national program that connects students and attorneys across our offices. Summer associates come together in Minneapolis twice during the program for orientation, training and First Chair programming, while also building relationships with lawyers across the firm throughout the summer.

HOW TO APPLY
Application timing varies by office. Review the opportunities above for current openings and application dates. When an opportunity is open, apply through our online job board.

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