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Financial Analysis Intern

Redmond, WA · On-site

$6.3K - $9.4K/mo

This internship is for Redmond Washington and will be onsite summer 2027. Responsibilities ... Learns about and ensures compliance with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for 2l summer legal internship in Renton, WA is $22.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.12 and $25.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A 2L Summer Legal Internship is a position typically offered to law students who have completed their second year (2L) of law school. These internships, often with law firms, government agencies, or public interest organizations, provide hands-on legal experience and exposure to real-world legal work. The internship allows students to apply their academic knowledge, develop practical skills, and build professional networks. Performance during a 2L summer internship can be crucial, as many law firms use this period to evaluate candidates for post-graduate job offers, commonly known as 'return offers.'

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As a 2L Summer Legal Intern, you'll typically engage in substantive legal work such as conducting legal research, drafting memos and briefs, assisting with discovery, and attending client meetings or court proceedings. You'll often work closely with associates and partners, gaining exposure to different practice areas and receiving feedback on your work. This hands-on experience is designed to help you develop practical skills and understand the day-to-day life of a practicing attorney. Collaboration with other interns and legal professionals is common, fostering both learning and networking opportunities.

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To thrive as a 2L Summer Legal Intern, you generally need strong legal research and writing skills, a solid academic record, and completion of your second year of law school. Familiarity with legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis and proficiency in Microsoft Office are commonly expected. Attention to detail, time management, and strong communication skills help interns excel in fast-paced legal environments. These abilities are crucial for producing high-quality legal work, supporting attorneys effectively, and maximizing the internship experience.

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2027 2L Summer Associate (Seattle, WA)

Seattle, WA • On-site

Ogletree Deakins
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$2.9K - $3.1K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Position Summary
Ogletree Deakins is seeking second-year law students for our 2027 summer associate program in the Seattle, WA office. Students will gain substantial experience in all types of employment-related legal matters during our 10-week summer program.
Summer Associates at Ogletree receive mentorship from attorneys across the firm, collaborate with other Summer Associates on projects, and attend office and firm-wide social events. Each Summer Associate is assigned a Supervising Shareholder and Associate Mentor in their respective offices and one-on-one support and coaching from the Attorney Development and Recruiting and Retention departments. Summer Associates participate in a robust development program called JD to OD. Presented by firm experts, JD to OD equips Summer Associates with foundational skills and knowledge on a variety of topics such as technology and the use of AI, communication best practices, legal writing, and time entry. By the end of JD to OD, Summer Associates are prepared to excel at OD, immediately contribute to their local offices, and shape their future legal careers.
Essential Functions
  • Research projects.
  • Drafting written discovery requests and responses, motions, legal correspondence, and preparing legal updates.
  • Observation and participation in strategic planning for depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
  • Participation in witness interviews and client meetings.
  • Wide variety of other assignments.

Requirements
  • Participation in extracurricular activities highlighting leadership skills, commitment, and time management.
  • Class standing in the top 1/3
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work well with others and independently.
  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Interest in pursuing a career in management-side labor and employment law upon graduation from law school.
  • Undergraduate Degree that demonstrates academic excellence and critical thinking ability.

Wage Transparency
In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected weekly salary range for this Washington position is between $2,900 and $3,100.
Benefits
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please e-mail Katherine Manus at katherine.manus@ogletreedeakins.com with "2027 2L Summer Associate - Seattle" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation - Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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