2027 (2L) Summer Associate

Location: Rochester, NY office

Applications for the New York City office working with the Mass Torts and Industry Wide Litigation Practice Group will be available in the Fall.
Applications for Class of 2029 students will be available in the Winter.

Description: Harris Beach Murtha is seeking Class of 2028 law students to participate in our 10-week summer program in our Rochester, NY office. Summer associates have the opportunity to work on writing and research assignments with a variety of practice areas, both litigation and transactional law. Each summer associate is paired with a partner and an associate mentor who offer guidance, feedback, and support throughout the program. Mentors also help associates navigate firm culture and identity opportunities to engage in professional and social activities.

Qualifications:

• Class of 2028 J.D. student enrolled at an ABA accredited law school.

• Strong academic credentials; Top 25% of their law school class preferred.
• Law journal, review and/or moot court experience preferred.
• Students should have an interest in starting their legal career in Rochester, NY.

Application Instructions – To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Include preference for Rochester, NY office)
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample

Application Deadline: July 20, 2026

If Harris Beach Murtha participates in your law school’s OCI program, please apply directly through your Symplicity or 12Twenty portal.

Contact for Summer Program Questions:

Stephanie Fame, Manager of Recruiting [email protected]

*NOTE: We are not accepting applications from recruiting agencies for this position.

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied backgrounds and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Weekly Salary: $2,170