2026 Summer Associate Position (2L)

Summer Associate Program Overview

Day Pitney's Summer Associate Program provides a comprehensive overview of life as an associate at the firm. The summer program is designed to provide meaningful exposure to our work, people, and culture.

Our smaller summer associate class size allows us to get to know you and your professional goals. This personalized approach enables us to provide tailored opportunities and support to help you develop the skills needed for a successful legal career.

Some of the highlights of our Summer Associate Program include:

• Flexible work assignment process with frequent check-ins on practice preferences
• Interesting and challenging projects that reflect the variety of real client work at the firm
• Engage with industry leaders and gain hands-on experience
• Substantive skills development training programs in addition to shadowing and observational opportunities
• Designated partner and associate mentors, work assignment coordinators, and program chairs to provide support throughout the summer
• Networking opportunities and social events designed to help you build relationships with colleagues across all offices
• Receive constructive feedback on your work through both formal and informal evaluations

Position Qualifications

At Day Pitney, we are committed to building a dynamic and inclusive team by recruiting passionate, driven individuals who bring diverse interests and perspectives.  To be eligible for consideration, you must be a second-year law student (expected to receive J.D. in 2027). Applicants must demonstrate:

• Exceptional academic achievement and leadership abilities, including active involvement in law school or community organizations
• Demonstrated interest in our practice areas and industry sectors, including relevant coursework, skills, and work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to career development
• Commitment to public service in the communities where we live and work
• Self-starter with a desire to take on responsibility early in their careers
• Meaningful connections to the geographic markets we serve and a genuine interest in joining Day Pitney as an associate after law school graduation

Office Locations

The following office locations will host 2L Summer Associates: Connecticut (Hartford, Stamford), Florida (Miami), Massachusetts (Boston), and New Jersey (Parsippany).

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney is a leading AmLaw 200 law firm with a strong East Coast presence and a national and international reach. With approximately 330 attorneys across 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC, we are uniquely positioned to serve clients wherever their business takes them and to represent a variety of clients, from individuals to Fortune 500 companies.

For more than 120 years, Day Pitney has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, innovation, and longevity. Our attorneys work collaboratively and seamlessly across disciplines in a wide range of practice areas, including Corporate; Data Privacy & Protection; Employment & Labor; Energy and Utilities; Environmental and Land Use; Family Office; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Litigation; Private Client; Real Estate; Tax; and Trusts & Estates.

Join Us

We pride ourselves on being a firm where people build long, fulfilling careers. On average, our partners have been with us for 15 years, and nearly one-third have spent their entire professional lives here. This exceptional retention reflects our culture of mentorship, growth, meaningful work, and enduring relationships. At Day Pitney, you'll find opportunity, community, and the support to thrive.

We are proud of the lawyers we've helped shape—and we're excited about those we've yet to meet. If you're looking for a firm where your work will matter, your growth will be supported, and your career can thrive for the long haul, we invite you to explore opportunities at Day Pitney.

How to Apply

To apply, please sign up for on-campus interviews through your law school's career placement office. If we do not recruit on-campus at your law school, please visit our Summer Associate Program page to apply through our online application portal.

As part of your application, you will be required to upload a cover letter, resume, an unofficial copy of your law school transcript, and a two-to-three-page writing sample from your academic or work experience for which you are the sole author (examples include a memo, brief, or short research paper).

To learn more, visit www.daypitney.com/careers.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.