2L Summer Associate Positions for Summer 2027

Litigation
Preferred Locations: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.

Litigation summer associates will gain broad exposure to our Business Litigation and Product Liability & Mass Torts practice groups. We welcome applicants who are eager to advance their advocacy skills by working alongside our integrated global team on high-stakes legal challenges. While not required, competitive candidates will have prior litigation experience, including with a judge, law firm, or corporation. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Litigation” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

Transactions
Preferred Locations: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, New York

Transactional summer associates will gain broad exposure to multiple practice areas, such as Corporate, Finance & Restructuring, and Real Estate & Funds. While not required, competitive candidates will hold an MBA (or be enrolled in a JD/MBA program), CPA, or relevant master’s degree, and have prior experience in banking, finance, accounting, or asset management. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Transactional” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

Construction Transactions
Preferred Location: Houston

Construction Transactions summer associates will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys with drafting and negotiating construction-related contracts for large-scale energy, mining, and infrastructure projects located around the world, on behalf of owners, developers, and/or lenders. Candidates with prior engineering or construction related experience are preferred. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Construction” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

Environmental, Health & Safety
Preferred Locations: Atlanta, Washington, D.C.

Summer associates joining the Environmental Health & Safety team will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys with handling the most high-value and complex matters arising under environmental, health, and safety laws. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Environmental, Health & Safety” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

FDA & Life Sciences
Preferred Location: Washington, D.C.

Summer associates joining the FDA & Life Sciences team will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys in helping clients navigate U.S. regulatory compliance for FDA-regulated products, across all product types and stages of the life cycle. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–FDA” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

Finance
Preferred Locations: Atlanta, Chicago, New York

Law students interested in a Finance summer position must show strong interest, commitment, and experience in corporate law and/or financial services. Competitive candidates will hold qualifications such as an MBA (or are currently pursuing a JD/MBA degree), CPA, accounting degree, or other relevant master's degree, and bring hands-on experience from roles in banking, finance, accounting, or related industries. We welcome applicants who demonstrate analytical rigor, commercial insight, and genuine interest in transactional work. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Finance” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

Healthcare
Preferred Locations: Atlanta, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C.

Healthcare focused summer associates will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys in helping clients develop and execute complex transactions, litigation strategies, government reimbursement solutions, regulatory compliance initiatives, managed care contracting strategies, and efficiency/cost reduction measures. Candidates who do not have direct healthcare industry experience should be interested in developing knowledge of the industry and how it is regulated. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Healthcare” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

Intellectual Property
Preferred Locations: Denver, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C.

Summer associates working with our Intellectual Property team will have the opportunity to assist attorneys in defending clients’ IP interests and handling complex litigation matters across a wide range of industry sectors. Ideally, candidates will have an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, but students with degrees in other STEM field(s) are encouraged to apply. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Intellectual Property” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

International Disputes
Preferred Locations: Houston, New York

Summer associates in the International Disputes practice group will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys as they represent clients in commercial and investment arbitration, as well as in global courts around the world in international litigation, such as motions to compel arbitration, anti-suit injunctions, and enforcement actions. Written and oral fluency in Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, and/or Spanish is preferred. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–International Disputes” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

International Trade
Preferred Location: Washington, D.C.

International Trade summer associates will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys to help clients navigate the complex world of international trade through a range of regulatory, dispute settlement, litigation, policy and enforcement mechanisms. Ideally, candidates will have international trade experience and/or an undergraduate technical degree. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Trade” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

Project Finance
Preferred Locations: Denver, New York

Project Finance summer associates will have the opportunity to work with attorneys in our Project Finance group, with a focus on complex private equity transactions in the energy, power, and infrastructure sectors. Competitive candidates will hold qualifications such as an MBA (or are currently pursuing a JD/MBA degree) or other relevant master's degree, and bring hands-on experience from roles in banking, finance, accounting, or related industries. We welcome applicants who demonstrate analytical rigor, commercial insight, and genuine interest in transactional work. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Project Finance” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.

Special Matters & Government Investigations
Preferred Locations: Atlanta, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.

Special Matters summer associates will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys with protecting and advancing clients’ interests by conducting thorough and reliable internal investigations, using the investigative record to persuade the government to appropriately decline prosecution or enforcement action where possible, and discreetly resolving government investigations on favorable terms. Written and oral fluency in languages other than English are not required but will be viewed favorably. In addition to relevant experience, skills, and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2027 2L summer associate position and not for a 2026 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” link above. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Special Matters” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.