Skill Building At Stoel Rives, our summer associate program is the catalyst for our next generation of attorneys. From day 1, you will join the team and partake in enriching opportunities to work with attorneys in our core practice groups: • Corporate • Environmental • Energy • Labor & Employment • Litigation • Real Estate • Technology & Intellectual Property As a summer associate, you will grow through work assignments such as drafting transactional documents, researching and writing legal research memos, drafting significant portions of briefs, framing discovery requests, and learning the mechanics of closing deals. We will also include you in unique client opportunities such as meetings, hearings, closings, depositions, and trials. Mentorship & Integration Personalized Guidance: Each summer associate is paired with an experienced attorney to provide detailed feedback and guidance on navigating legal practice. Building Connections: Participate in various social and networking events to form lasting professional relationships. Engage in firmwide training to familiarize yourself with our broader team and operations. Skills that will Help you Succeed We encourage applications from students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and interests. We value many things such as professional experience prior to attending law school, community engagement work, or participation in law school activities such as student organizations, Law Review, or Moot Court. If the below sounds like you and you are eager to grow, we encourage you to apply: • Interest in one or more of the firm’s core practice groups; • Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance; • Strong intellectual curiosity; • Self-motivation; • A commitment to client service and team success; • Demonstrated record of academic achievement, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, leadership, and community involvement, and • Interest in starting your legal career in the market where you are applying. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting and retaining lawyers with different backgrounds and life experiences. This makes us better and happier as people, as an organization, and as legal advisers. We maintain an active firmwide DE&I Committee, Associates Committee, Pro Bono Committee, Affinity Groups, and Parenting Circle groups, which summer associates are introduced to during their summer experience. As part of the firm’s commitment to DE&I, you will learn about and contribute to the firm’s many initiatives, including our partnership with Diversity Lab as one of five founding Move the Needle Fund firms. Our efforts with Diversity Lab include certification under the Mansfield Rule, to boost the representation of diverse lawyers in our firm’s leadership by broadening the pool of candidates considered for opportunities. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back to your local community through pro bono and volunteer work. Previous summer associate community engagement projects include running a fundraiser for a children’s literacy nonprofit and a back-to-school initiative for a women and children’s housing organization. As a practicing attorney, you will be encouraged to continue this work through activities such as leading pro bono matters and nonprofit board leadership. Compensation Our summer associates receive the weekly equivalent to an entry-level associate in their respective market/office location. In Minneapolis, this equates to $3,462 per week. Well-Being Stoel is a proud participant in the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our employees is paramount to the success of the firm. The firm’s Well-Being Committee spearheads wellness initiatives throughout the year, to foster employee mental, physical, and financial well-being. In addition, the firm’s Culture Committee supports the firm’s mission, vision, and values in bringing together spectacular client service and employee job satisfaction. Continue the Dialogue with Us! If you have enjoyed learning about Stoel, we encourage you to apply for our 2025 summer program. Please reach out with any questions: attorneyrecruiting@stoel.com.