We are currently seeking exceptional 1L candidates for our 2027 Summer Associate Program for our Albany office location. Our program offers law students an immersive, practical legal experience through:
- Challenging assignments comparable to those given to new associates
- Opportunities to attend depositions, mediations, and deal closings
- Participation in client meetings, trials, and professional events
- Insight into the day-to-day realities of legal practice
Our Summer Associate Program serves as an extended interview process. We select candidates who will excel in our collaborative environment with the intention of inviting successful Summer Associates to return as full-time Associate Attorneys following law school graduation.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
We seek candidates who demonstrate:
- Outstanding academic credentials
- A positive, solution-oriented attitude
- Commitment to contributing to our collegial firm culture
- Appreciation for diverse ideas and experiences
REQUIREMENTS
- Current enrollment and good standing at an ABA-accredited law school
- A minimum of 3.5 GPA
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please submit the following to apply:
- Cover Letter/Personal Statement addressing one or more of the following:
- Situations demonstrating your resilience or tenacity
- How you will contribute to our firm culture and diversity initiatives
- Your significant academic, personal, or leadership achievements
- Current Resume
- Undergraduate Transcript (official or unofficial)
- Law school transcript will be requested upon completion your 1L first semester
- Writing sample
Salary: $69,000/year equivalent or $1,326.92/week.
Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 230 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.
To apply and learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/
Skills Required
- Current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school
- Good standing at an ABA-accredited law school
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Current resume
- Undergraduate transcript
- Writing sample
- Cover letter or personal statement
What We Do
Lippes Mathias LLP is a full-service business law firm with deep regional roots and a national footprint. It advises clients through business opportunities, transactions, and complex challenges, providing practical guidance and strategic solutions tailored to desired outcomes. The firm serves diverse client needs through expansive practice areas and combines large-firm capabilities and experience with boutique-level attention and a collaborative spirit.
