2026 Summer Associate - Litigation

At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our summer associates provide legal research, writing, discovery and other substantive support for attorneys. As a summer associate in the New York City office, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments across our litigation department including our practices in Complex Disputes, Labor & Employment, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense, Real Estate and Construction, and Privacy and Technology. You will also receive substantive feedback and mentoring on assignments. We also offer various training programs throughout the duration of the program.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated salary for this position in New York City is $4,134.00 per week. This salary is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate at the time of this posting.

Applications for the Summer Program will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We are seeking to hire a 2026 summer associate to join our Litigation Department in our New York City office. Qualified candidates will be rising second-year law students who have a demonstrated interest and/or experience in litigation. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials (3.0 GPA or higher), superb judgment and communication skills, excellent legal writing skills, and a commitment to teamwork and excellent client service. This is a hybrid position with four days in office expectations.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter detailing why they are interested in this specific opportunity with Nixon Peabody and describing how they would contribute to our dynamic and inclusive culture. Please create an application and submit your resume along with your cover letter, law school transcripts, and a writing sample.

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