What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Associate position at Bodman?
Bodman is now recruiting for our 2026 Summer Associate Program. We have positions available in metro Detroit and Grand Rapids.
The Summer Associate Program is ten weeks long. Summer associates spend the majority of their time in the Firm's Detroit office; however, each summer associate will spend one to two weeks in our Troy and Ann Arbor offices. For those students interested in working in Grand Rapids after graduation, we also offer the opportunity to work out of the Firm’s Grand Rapids office for the summer.
We have had unparalleled success in the percentage of summer associates who receive and accept offers of full-time, post-graduation employment. Many of our attorneys – from junior associates to senior partners – joined Bodman as summer associates.
Interview process: Selected candidates will be invited to interview at Bodman on Saturday, April 12.
Compensation: 2026 Summer associates will be paid at a semi-monthly rate of $7,083.33.
Key Responsibilities
As a summer associate, you will work on actual client matters across a variety of practice groups that associates would otherwise handle. We also prioritize your professional development by hosting educational, training, and social opportunities throughout the summer. Each summer associate receives formal feedback through a mid-summer and end-of-summer review and is assigned an associate and partner mentor with whom they meet regularly.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Our ideal candidate combines initiative, strong work ethic, solid writing skills, superior client service, and good judgment. We also look for people who share our core values of integrity, client service, collaboration, diversity, stewardship, and stability.
Hiring Criteria:
Excellent character
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Law journal and/or moot court experience preferred
Students currently in their first year of law school (2027 graduates)
About Bodman PLC
Bodman PLC is one of Michigan’s leading business law firms in the Midwest with more than 160 lawyers. We have a diverse client base that includes individuals and businesses in a variety of industries, with an emphasis on financial services, automotive, real estate and construction, technology, manufacturing, health care, and other sectors.
