Job Description
Law Firm Summer Associate Program for First-Year Law Students Salary Information: Competitive salary Job Title: Summer Associate - Non-IP Position Experience: First-year law students
Dinsmore & Shohl, a highly-regarded national law firm, is currently seeking applications from first-year law students for our 2025 Summer Program. This program is available for non-IP positions in Cincinnati and Columbus, OH; Lexington, KY; and Charleston, WV. With over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, Dinsmore & Shohl offers a diverse and dynamic environment for law students to gain valuable experience and develop their legal skills.
To be considered for this program, 1L students must have a strong academic record, excellent research and writing abilities, and involvement in extracurricular activities or previous employment in leadership positions. We also look for maturity, responsibility, and strong interpersonal skills in our applicants.
For more information about our firm, please visit our website at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***or refer to the NALP Directory.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Our address is 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or you can email your application to [email protected].
At Dinsmore & Shohl, we offer more than just research and writing opportunities to our summer associates. We strive to provide practical and hands-on experience to help law students develop their legal skills. This includes observing and assisting attorneys, participating in training and educational programs, receiving mentorship, learning about our firm culture, and receiving constructive feedback on their work.
As a full-service firm, we offer a wide range of practice areas for our summer associates to choose from based on their interests. We also give our summer associates the freedom to select their own assignments whenever possible.
During their time at Dinsmore, summer associates also have the opportunity to attend continuing education events. These may include live panel discussions with in-house counsel, luncheon seminars, or visits to a courtroom. Our goal is to help students understand the needs of our clients and equip them with the necessary tools to succeed in their legal careers. Our attorneys also provide oral and written feedback on each project undertaken by a summer associate, and a formal evaluation is conducted to identify areas for improvement.
In addition to professional development, we also believe in creating a fun and welcoming environment for our summer associates. We organize various social activities to help students explore the city, network with their peers, and build personal and professional relationships.
Dinsmore & Shohl is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities in all employment positions, regardless of age, disability, sex, national origin, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status.
Join us for a rewarding and enriching summer experience at Dinsmore & Shohl! Apply now to be part of our 2025 Summer Program for first-year law students.
