2027 1L Fellowship - Miami

McDermott Will & Schulte; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 183,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly salary of $4,519 for 1L Fellows

$15,000 scholarship toward law school

Opportunity to return as 2L Summer Att

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Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte's 1L Summer Associate Program pairs you with dedicated mentors who provide day-to-day guidance and real associate-level assignments with client matters from day one.

The program emphasizes professional growth and well-being with writing workshops, practical skills sessions, and substantive practice-group programming to build confidence and sharpen your skills. 1L Fellows receive ongoing feedback and have the option to return as 2L Summer Associates.

Qualifications

• Strong academic and personal achievement.
• Interest in a general practice area offered in your office of interest.
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career at McDermott upon graduation.
• Plan to live and practice in the metropolitan area of your office of interest.
• Anticipated JD graduation in Spring 2029.

Responsibilities

• 1L Fellows participate in training, networking, and social opportunities.
• Extensive mentoring and feedback at midpoint and end of program.

Skills

Academic excellence

Interest in general practice

Education

JD candidate; Spring 2029 graduation

Job description

Your legal career starts with work that matters. From day one, you’ll take on associate-level assignments for real clients and learn directly from partners who are invested in your success.

Each summer associate is paired with one or more dedicated mentors who offer day-to-day guidance and practical advice on the move from law school to a law firm. Formal feedback at the midpoint and end of the program shows you where you’re strong and what to focus on next.

The program is built around your professional growth and well-being. Writing workshops, hands-on skills sessions, and substantive practice group programming help you build confidence and sharpen your legal skills. Through McDermott Well, you’ll have access to resources and events on balance and resilience, helping you feel supported in and out of the office.

We celebrate individuality and make space for you to bring your full self to the table, guided by trust and respect. You’ll meet lawyers and fellow summer associates across the firm, join a community built on collaboration and giving back, and build relationships that will last beyond the summer.

For more information regarding our initiatives, please view our recruiting brochure:https://www.mcdermottlaw.com/pdf/join-us-at-mcdermott/

1L Fellowship

• 1L Fellows take part in every aspect of the Summer Associate Program, with extensive training, networking, and social opportunities.
• In addition to a weekly salary of $4,519, 1L Fellows receive a $15,000 scholarship toward their law school education upon completing the 2027 Summer Associate Program.
• 1L Fellows have the option to return as 2L Summer Associates in 2028.

Eligibility

• A strong record of academic and personal achievement
• A demonstrated focus in a general practice area offered in your office of interest
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career at McDermott upon graduation
• The intent to live and practice in the metropolitan area of your office of interest
• Anticipated JD graduation in Spring 2029

Application Process

We will accept applications on a rolling basis beginning October 15, 2026. Students must apply through our web application portal at www.mcdermottlaw.com/careers in order to be considered.

• Resume
• Cover letter (indicating practice area(s) of interest; if applying to multiple offices, please indicate your order of preference, along with any ties to those markets not reflected in your resume)
• Writing sample (your own work; if you don’t yet have one from law school, a sample from a prior academic program is acceptable)
• Undergraduate and any applicable graduate transcript
• Law school transcript (depending on when you apply, it may not yet show grades)