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Hausfeld is seeking applications for 2021 summer associates from second or third year law students to work as an integral part of its Washington, DC practice. This position offers the opportunity for extremely substantive, interesting, and challenging work with recognized leaders in the plaintiffs’ bar. With more than 50 lawyers in the US, and more than 60 in Europe, the majority of whom work in antitrust, our expertise is unrivaled. In addition to antitrust, Hausfeld attorneys litigate mass torts, environmental threats, consumer protection, data breach, sports law and human rights cases. Our diverse team of attorneys has been appointed by federal courts to lead the nation’s most complex class actions.
Ideal candidates will have exceptional legal research and writing skills, and relevant background or interest in the firm’s practice areas. We are looking for candidates who are team players, self-starters, highly organized, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities. Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to summerassociates@hausfeld.com.
Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. We welcome diverse applicants and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
At Hausfeld, we are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout our firm. By valuing different perspectives and experiences, we know that we produce better results for our clients and the communities we serve. To that end, Hausfeld has established a 1L Diversity Fellowship program that provides a unique summer employment opportunity for exceptional first-year law students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the legal profession. Fellows are awarded a spot in the firm’s summer associate program and a $10,000 scholarship towards their 2L academic year. Fellows are paired with two firm mentors, a partner and an associate, who in addition to the summer associate committee, provide support and structured feedback on work assignments and guidance on law firm culture and social events throughout the summer.
Successful applicants must demonstrate: (1) a record of academic excellence, (2) leadership experience, and (3) community involvement. Applications must include a cover letter or 1-2 page personal statement, resume, transcript, and short writing sample. First generation law students are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send your application materials to diversityfellow@hausfeld.com.
Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2020 – February 15, 2021.