Job Description: Michael Best is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Associate Program. Michael Best is a thriving and energetic place to work. A key success factor has been the recruitment of talented and diverse individuals whose ideas drive the firm forward. Summer Associates receive substantive research and writing assignments, active mentoring, and a chance to participate in a variety of networking and community events designed to get to know the members of your summer class and colleagues throughout the firm. Our ideal candidate must have a strong interest in the firm’s practice areas, value an environment where everyone is treated with mutual support and respect and is a self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently and as part of team. The goal of the program is to give law students the opportunity to experience a realistic view of what it is like working as an associate at Michael Best. The Company This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP, a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen. The Location We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver); Texas (Austin); and North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our Clients. Our Summer Associates can be located in our Chicago, Denver, Madison, Milwaukee, Salt Lake City and Raleigh offices. Job Requirements: Bring Your Best Currently a 2L in an ABA accredited law school Strong academic credentials Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal skills Excellent legal analysis skills Valid authorization to work in the U.S. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial law school and undergraduate transcript. In your cover letter, please specify the office(s) in which you are interested as well as your practice area interests. Please contact our Recruiting Manager, Jill Antolini at jill.antolini@michaelbest.com with questions.