Job Description
Job Description
2026 Summer Associate – 1L
Tucker Ellis is seeking 1L law students (Class of 2028) to join our 2026 Summer Associate Program in our Cleveland office. The summer program is approximately 10 weeks long and typically begins in May 2026.
Candidates interested in applying should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (with grades), and a writing sample.
Please note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and this position will remain open until February 1, 2026. Applicants who have not yet received their first-semester grades are encouraged to apply; law school transcripts may be submitted once grades are released.
Tucker Ellis Summer Associate Mentorship Program
The Tucker Ellis Summer Associate Mentorship Program provides law students with a real-life, day-to-day sense of what it’s like to practice law at Tucker Ellis. The program pairs summer associates with experienced attorney mentors and writing coaches and introduces students to a wide range of litigation and transactional legal work.
Summer associates receive hands-on experience, including opportunities such as:
- Attending court hearings and deal closings
- Observing depositions, witness interviews, and client meetings
- Performing legal research and due diligence
- Drafting motions, deposition outlines, and contracts
Our program is intentionally designed to reflect Tucker Ellis’s culture of collaboration, mentorship, and strong relationships, both within the firm and in the communities we serve.
What’s It Like to Be Part of Our Summer Associate Mentorship Program?
Tucker Ellis lawyers who began their careers as summer associates describe the experience best:
“The summer program goes to great lengths to strike a balance between gaining real insight into the life of an associate while also providing time to meet and have fun with your potential colleagues.”
“The summer program’s open structure allowed me to form meaningful relationships with the attorneys and gain a true sense of what it’s like to practice at Tucker Ellis.”
“The most valuable part of being a summer associate is experiencing life as a Tucker Ellis lawyer and building relationships across practice groups.”
“My work across several practice groups and the many social events helped me build meaningful connections throughout the firm.”
Compensation
- $2,859 per week
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Tucker Ellis LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Non-Solicitation / Agency Statement
Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and the firm will not be responsible for any fees associated with such submissions.