What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 2L Summer Associate - Cleveland position at BakerHostetler?
BakerHostetler is seeking rising 2L students (Class of 2027) to join our Firm's 2026 Summer Associate Program in Cleveland.
BakerHostetler’s summer program is designed to give law students exposure to many facets of the firm’s practice. Summer Associates attend Firmwide Summer Training Programs with a robust curriculum where they have the opportunity to interact with other Summer Associates across the firm. Additionally, in their local offices, they participate in conferences, practice group sessions, depositions, trials, and other court proceedings, labor arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and business transaction closings. We closely monitor work assignments to ensure that Summer Associates work on multiple projects with a variety of lawyers in different practice areas.
Qualifications Include
If you have any questions about the position or process, please contact Recruiting Manager, Kylie Karpel at kkarpel@bakerlaw.com.
If you have any issues with the application, please contact Firmwide Recruiting Coordinator, Kristen Parrish at kparrish@bakerlaw.com.
Applications will be reviewed and decisions made on a rolling basis until all summer positions are filled.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
BakerHostetler’s summer program is designed to give law students exposure to many facets of the firm’s practice. Summer Associates attend Firmwide Summer Training Programs with a robust curriculum where they have the opportunity to interact with other Summer Associates across the firm. Additionally, in their local offices, they participate in conferences, practice group sessions, depositions, trials, and other court proceedings, labor arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and business transaction closings. We closely monitor work assignments to ensure that Summer Associates work on multiple projects with a variety of lawyers in different practice areas.
Qualifications Include
- Superior academic records
- Will have completed 2 years of law school prior to the 2026 Summer Program
- High levels of initiative and motivation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A strong work ethic
- Extracurricular involvement and leadership experience
- Resume
- JD Transcript
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcript (optional)
If you have any questions about the position or process, please contact Recruiting Manager, Kylie Karpel at kkarpel@bakerlaw.com.
If you have any issues with the application, please contact Firmwide Recruiting Coordinator, Kristen Parrish at kparrish@bakerlaw.com.
Applications will be reviewed and decisions made on a rolling basis until all summer positions are filled.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
