Barclay Damon believes in the values of full and equal participation in the legal profession by all individuals and in eliminating bias in our industry. We believe it is vitally important that the attorneys at our firm reflect the diverse experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds of our communities and clients. In furtherance of these values and as part of Barclay Damon’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative, we offer paid summer internships to first-year law students who demonstrate a commitment to promoting DEI in their communities or within the legal profession.
Our 1L summer associates work with attorneys across the firm’s platform of offices and practice groups. They perform substantive legal work comparable to that provided to our 2L summer associates and our first-year attorneys and have opportunities to participate in a variety of networking, mentorship, and professional development programs. Our 1L summer associates accompany attorneys to client meetings, court appearances, hearings, depositions, and closings; gain experience in a wide range of matters and subject areas; and develop a realistic sense of what it’s like to be a practicing attorney at Barclay Damon.
Selection Criteria
The application process is open to all class of 2027 law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristics or condition protected by applicable law.
1L summer associates are expected to spend 11 weeks with Barclay Damon. The program starts May 27, 2025, and ends August 8, 2025.
Barclay Damon’s recruitment committee will evaluate all applications and consider the following:
- Record of academic achievement.
- Writing and communication skills.
- Work and extracurricular experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting DEI in the applicant’s community or within the legal profession.
Application Procedure
Apply at the links below this paragraph; note that positions are office specific. You may apply for more than one position by submitting application materials to your first-choice office and indicating other offices of interest in the cover letter. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.
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Required application materials:
- Completed online application.
- Cover Letter.
- Resume.
- Personal statement (750 to 1,000 words) addressing your individual commitment to DEI; how this commitment is reflected in your academic, personal, or professional life; and how you will continue to promote diversity in the legal community. The statement should also highlight leadership skills and abilities and describe any involvement in community service or contributions to other DEI efforts.
- Writing sample (no more than 10 pages).
- Undergraduate and law school transcripts (official and unofficial accepted). If your law school transcript is unavailable for inclusion during the initial application, a follow-up addendum can be sent via email to jkalahar@barclaydamon.com when grades are available.
Questions? Contact Jess Kalahar, talent recruiter, at jkalahar@barclaydamon.com.
Biweekly pay range: $3,800 to 4,200, depending on office location.
This pay range represents the firm’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for the position and does not include performance- or merit-based bonuses or other benefits offered by the firm. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set, and office location.
Posted October 24, 2024.
Barclay Damon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2025 2L Summer Associate Positions
Barclay Damon is no longer accepting applications from 2L candidates for the 2025 Summer Associate Program.