Faegre Drinker is seeking applications from 2L law students interested in a 2025 Summer Associate position in Fort Wayne.

Law students who have strong academic records, entrepreneurial spirits, diverse perspectives, and collaborative mindsets will find opportunities to succeed here and eventually develop into successful partners or long-term contributors to the legal profession. We offer competitive market compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

We provide our summer associates with an experience that includes a broad range of opportunities to learn about the practice of law, the firm, and the communities in which our lawyers work and live. Each summer associate has a support team that provides a variety of challenging work assignments, as well as valuable "out-of-office" experiences and client contact. Summer associates receive detailed feedback on completed work, an interim evaluation and a final review to measure progress.

Faegre Drinker was founded on a shared vision and core values of integrity, excellence, diversity and inclusion, shared commitment, teamwork and collaboration, mutual respect, and service to others. Our culture is firmly rooted in relentless client focus and mutual trust that empowers collaboration. We are committed to our communities and to building a diverse and inclusive firm that reflects those communities and our clients.

To apply, please submit a cover letter specifying which city you are interested in and any connection(s) you have to that location, along with your resume, unofficial undergrad and law school transcripts, and a brief writing sample (8-10 pages).

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.