About Stoel Rives
Stoel Rives is a proud participant in the 2026 Twin Cities Diversity in Practice 1L Summer Clerkship Program. We are excited to offer one 1L student an 8-10 week paid summer associate position in our Minneapolis, MN office for the summer 2026 and the opportunity to work with one of our partner organizations.

As a 2026 TCDIP Clerk, you will be a part of Stoel Rives Summer Associate Program and will likely work on corporate, litigation, and energy matters for a variety of businesses. Your work assignments may include drafting transactional documents, researching regulations and writing legal research memos, drafting significant portions of briefs, framing discovery requests, and learning the mechanics of closing deals. You may have opportunities to participate in client meetings, hearings, closings, depositions, and trials. Our summer associates also participate in training and professional development programs.

All of our summer associates, including our TCDIP clerk, are each paired with an experienced attorney to provide feedback and guidance on their work and navigating legal practice.  Summer associates also participate in social and networking events to meet attorneys from across multiple practice groups.

The primary goal of our TCDIP fellowship is to provide one student with a meaningful experience at both Stoel Rives and our partner organization. Return offers are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering our office and practice group needs, anticipated pipeline, and individual performance assessments.

Compensation 
Our summer associates receive the weekly equivalent to an entry-level associate salary in their respective market/office location. In Minneapolis for 2026, this equates to $3,846 per week.

What We’re Looking For

• Good standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Unique experiences and perspectives not commonly represented in our law firm or in our legal communities and which demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and cultural fluency. These qualities strengthen our workplace culture, help us better serve our clients, and advance our business objectives.
• Leadership in advancing diversity, inclusion, and/or accessibility in your community, whether local, virtual, or otherwise.
• A record of academic achievement, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, leadership, and community involvement.
• Interest in starting your legal career as a practicing attorney in the Twin Cities area.

What to Share with Us

• A current resume.
• Transcripts for all degrees (completed and in-progress). If your law school grades have not yet been released, please upload a placeholder document in lieu of a transcript, which states: “Law school transcript not yet available. Grades pending release in early January.” We ask you to update us with your official law school transcript once grades are available.
• A brief cover letter or statement sharing why you are interested in Stoel Rives.
• A writing sample that has not been substantially edited by others or AI software and is 5 to 8 pages double spaced. A legal writing sample is preferred but not required.
• All materials should be uploaded in PDF format.