2027 1L and/or 2028 2L Financial Services & Securities Litigation Summer Associate

Orrick Financial Services & Securities Litigation Summer Associate

The Orrick Financial Services & Securities Litigation Summer Associate position is a unique opportunity for a highly qualified law student graduating in 2029 to gain valuable experience at a leading law firm working on financial services & securities litigation matters. You will be a full member of Orrick's 2027 1L Summer Associate Program and/or Orrick's 2028 2L Summer Associate Program and compensated as an Orrick Summer Associate. This position will be based out of Orrick's New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, or Houston office. Orrick partner sponsors will oversee your work assignments, networking opportunities, and career coaching. Contingent upon work performance, and continued academic excellence, you will have the opportunity to receive a return offer as a first-year associate.

Responsibilities, Training and Events As an Orrick Summer Associate, our goal is to provide you with a meaningful and rewarding summer experience. You will do substantive financial services and securities litigation work, spanning a wide breadth of assignments, including depositions, research, brief writing, and (where applicable) trial work. You will be provided with opportunities to deepen your understanding of the practice of law through attorney shadowing experiences and participation in both local and national training programs, including workshops on improving your legal writing skills and how to become a more effective speaker. Our summer program features a variety of unique events and programming designed to foster connections among Summer Associates and Orrick attorneys. These include both local and national social activities. Past events have included courses on making sushi, charcuterie boards, and candles, as well as recreational activities like baseball games, canoeing, sailing, beach cycling, karaoke, Topgolf, bowling, and chocolate tastings.

Qualifications Applicants must be pursuing a JD degree at an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date in 2029. Applicants enrolled in part-time JD programs or pursuing dual degrees (e.g., JD/MBA) at an ABA-accredited law school, who are not expected to graduate in 2029, are also eligible to apply.

Compensation and Benefits The expected gross salary for this position is $4,326.92/week. Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.