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Key benefits
Develop your practice area knowledge and experience
We’re looking for candidates with a demonstrated interest or experience in the specific practice area they’re pursuing. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and insight to fuel your career’s next steps.
Work alongside attorneys to support legal cases
Law students get hands-on experience by providing legal research, writing, and other substantive support for attorneys on challenging and exciting projects, including real client work and pro bono projects.
Gain exposure, mentorship, and training
You’ll be paired with a mentor and receive thoughtful feedback to help grow your skills and industry knowledge. We also provide training programs that will give you a strong foundation for a successful career.
Student programs
Our firm offers two law student programs that take place during different times of the year. These programs provide students the opportunity to work with attorneys and counsel to gain experience and training that aligns with practice group interest. Law students will receive meaningful feedback throughout the program.
While these positions do not guarantee a post-graduation job offer, participation gives you a competitive advantage over other potential candidates, while also providing valuable experience at an international law firm.
NP Scholars internship
Who: Second- and Third-year law students
When: During the academic calendar, on a semester-by-semester basis
Where: Nixon Peabody US office locations
Details: 15–20 hours per week, paid
Summer Associate program
Who: First- and second-year law students
When: Eight weeks during the summer
Where: Our Rochester office
Details: Full time, paid
Application and interview process
NP Scholar and Summer Associate positions will be posted online. Application deadlines will be noted on the job posting. Please submit:
- Cover letter expressing a practice group interest
- Résumé
- Law school transcript
Interviews will include four to five interviews with attorneys from the appropriate practice group and office.
Our commitment to DEI
For the NP Scholars internship, we ensure a diverse pool of candidates by committing to interview at least 50% diverse candidates for each open intern position, including women, racially/ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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