Job Description

Stoel Rives is a proud participant in the 2027 Twin Cities Diversity in Practice 1L Summer Clerkship Program. We are excited to offer one 1L student a 10-week paid summer associate position, split between our Minneapolis, MN office and the opportunity to work with one of our partner organizations during the summer of 2027.

As a 2027 TCDIP clerk, you will be a part of Stoel Rives’ summer associate program and will likely work on corporate, litigation, and energy matters for a variety of clients. Your work assignments may include drafting transactional documents, researching regulations, writing legal research memos, drafting significant portions of briefs, framing discovery requests, and learning the mechanics of closing deals. You may have opportunities to participate in client meetings, hearings, closings, depositions, and trials. Our summer associates also participate in training and professional development programs.

All of our summer associates, including our TCDIP clerk, are each paired with an experienced attorney to provide feedback and guidance on their work and navigating legal practice. Summer associates also participate in social and networking events to meet attorneys from across multiple practice groups.

The primary goal of the TCDIP clerkship program is to provide one student with a meaningful experience at both Stoel Rives and our partner organization. Return offers are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering our office and practice group needs, anticipated pipeline, and individual performance assessments.

Our summer associates receive the weekly equivalent to an entry-level associate salary in their respective market/office location. In Minneapolis for 2027, this equates to $3,942 per week.

What We’re Looking For

• Good standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Unique experiences and perspectives not commonly represented in our law firm or in our legal community and which demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and cultural fluency. These qualities strengthen our workplace culture, help us better serve our clients, and advance our business objectives.
• Leadership in advancing diversity, inclusion, and/or accessibility in your community or another, whether local, virtual, or otherwise.
• A record of academic achievement, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, leadership, and community involvement.
• An interest in starting your legal career as a practicing attorney in the Twin Cities area.

What to Share with Us

• Current resume.
• Cover letter or statement addressing the criteria above.
• Unofficial undergraduate transcript, and unofficial graduate school transcript if applicable.
• Unofficial law school transcript and writing sample. We understand your law school grades might not be available when you submit the materials above and that they typically are not available until January. When they are available, please submit your transcript and your writing sample together through our website to supplement your other application materials. Your writing sample should not have been substantially edited by others or using AI, and it should be no more than 5 – 8 pages, double-spaced. A legal writing sample is preferred but not required.
• All materials should be uploaded in PDF format.