2027 2L Summer Program

We’re redefining what a summer associate program can be – one that values experience and authentic connection. Summer Associate Program Different by Design. About the Summer Program Second-half split summer program: Spend 4-6 weeks with MTO during the second half of the summer, gaining hands-on experience, meaningful work and a true sense of firm life. Designed for thoughtful choices: Our program meets the fast pace of changing recruiting timelines by emphasizing genuine experience and mutual fit over rushed commitments. Built for flexibility: Participants may spend the first half of the summer with another firm or in a public interest or public service role. Intentional hiring: Our program is designed as a pipeline to a full-time career at MTO. But we don’t extend full-time offers at the end of the program. Instead, participants can apply for expedited consideration when they are ready, typically after their 2L summer or following a clerkship. Reinforcing what sets MTO apart: We are adopting this new approach because we remain committed to hiring and retaining the best, and investing in lawyers who thrive and deliver exceptional client service. Becoming an MTO Summer Associate We seek talented, motivated law students who demonstrate: Excellence and leadership in academic, professional and personal pursuits Intellectual curiosity, creativity and authenticity Meaningful contributions to our collaborative and exceptional team Experience the real practice of law through engaging, substantive work Work across a range of practice areas alongside attorneys at every level Each summer associate is paired with a work coordinator for meaningful assignments, feedback and support Weekly lunches, training sessions, social events and practice group meetings help to build lasting relationships across the firm Completed online application Resume UndergraduateTranscript Writingsample Optional: Writingsample.If also applying for the Jay Fujitani Inclusivity Scholarship, pleasesubmita writing sample different from your scholarship statement *Applicants applying beforefirst semestergrades are released will be prompted in January to supplement their applications with their law school transcript. 2026 1L and 2027 2L Summer Programs – How to Apply Application O p e n! We are still accepting applications for our 2027 2L summer program in Los Angeles . Interested students are encouraged to apply for our 1L and 2L positions either directly through our website or through participating law school OCI events. Weanticipateextendinginterview invitations in January, consistent with law school guidelines and our internal review process. Pleasenote,those who receive and accept 1L offers will receive automatic invitations to return to the firm for the second half of their 2L summer. We are participating in the following law school sponsored interview programs: Columbia Law School – January 2026 Harvard Law School (EIP Resume Collection) – January 2026 Stanford Law School – January 2026 Summer Hub West Coast Interview Program – February 6, 2026; register here University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School – January 2026 University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Preview Program) – January 2026 University of California, Los Angeles (Preview Program + OCI) – January / February 2026 Yale Law School – January 2026 Application Open! Munger, Tolles & Olson is looking to hire 3L students who are interested in joining our 2026 summer associate program in Los Angeles, after graduation and before a clerkship. A pre-clerkship summer associate could join the program for a minimum of 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 10 weeks.For those 3Ls who plan to take a bar exam next summer, the program is for those taking the California bar exam and we will ask those participants to complete the program at MTO two weeks ahead of the bar exam date, to give sufficient time for final studying.3Ls taking the bar exam will have the option to rejoin the summer program immediately following the bar exam, for a minimum of three weeks. Alternatively, 3Ls who are taking the bar exam this summer may elect to join our program immediately following the bar exam, for a minimum of 4 weeks. Opportunities That Build Careers and Drive Change MTO offers a scholarship aimed at increasing inclusivity in the legal profession and supporting aspiring lawyers. Ranked No. 1 on The American Lawyer’s 2026 A-List Munger, Tolles & Olson is proud to be ranked No. 1 on The American Lawyer’s A-List for the fifth consecutive year and the 12th time overall. #J-18808-Ljbffr Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP