Apply on Employer Site

Squire Patton Boggs · 1 day ago

1L Summer Associate 2026

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Squire Patton Boggs is looking for outstanding first-year law students to join our 2026 Summer Associate Program. The role involves working on complex transactions and gaining exposure to various legal practice areas while receiving mentorship and participating in workshops.

Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Working on complex, high-level transactions, disputes, and policy matters across our network of practices and industries

Work on various assignments and gain exposure to your practice areas of interest

Receive excellent mentorship at the partner and associate levels

Access to workshops and seminars on legal writing, pro bono opportunities, and much more

Qualification

Legal researchCommitment to client serviceCommunicationDemonstrated leadershipForeign language skills

Required

Rising 1L student at an ABA-approved law school

Record of outstanding academic achievement. Preference given to the top 25% of class or GPA of 3.5 and above

Work experience prior to law school is highly valued

Commitment to client service

Legal research and writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated leadership ability and a commitment to team success and integrity are highly valued, as is sound judgment

Preferred

Foreign language skills and multicultural experience prior to law school are a plus

Geographical ties

Company

Squire Patton Boggs

Glassdoor3.9

Squire Patton Boggs offers legal services in business immigration, data privacy, natural resources, and financial services.

Founded in 1890

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en

H1B Sponsorship

Squire Patton Boggs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (5)

2024 (3)

2023 (4)

2022 (7)

2021 (3)

2020 (3)