Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll is one of the largest and most diversified plaintiff-side litigation firms in the country, with more than 100 attorneys working in a variety of practices across eight offices. We champion the causes of workers, consumers, small business owners, investors, and whistleblowers, on whose behalf we work to deliver corporate reforms and fair markets for the common good. Our firm has earned an international reputation by litigating complex, high-stakes cases, many of which have resulted in landmark decisions on previously novel issues involving antitrust, securities, consumer rights, civil rights, employee benefits, human rights, and other far-reaching matters.

Cohen Milstein is now accepting applications for its 2027 Summer Associate Program for our Washington, D.C./New York office. We are seeking exceptional, motivated candidates with strong writing and analytical skills who will have completed their second year of law school by the summer of 2027.

Our Summer Associates are integral members of our litigation teams and gain meaningful experience doing real legal work under the supervision of firm attorneys. In prior years, Summer Associates have:

Drafted portions of trial and appellate briefs;

Assisted in preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials;

Researched legal and factual issues, with their work incorporated into case strategy; and

Collaborated with co-counsel from leading firms nationwide on matters with national and international scope.

The summer program typically begins the day after Memorial Day and runs for 10 weeks. (Students whose academic calendars end later may start following the end of their quarter.) We are also open to candidates seeking to split their summer with another firm, government, or public interest organization.

Application Requirements
To be considered, please submit the following materials as a single PDF, in the order listed:

1. Cover letter indicating the offices in which you want to work and any preference for a particular office

2. Resume

3. Law school transcript (official or unofficial) containing first full-year grades and your undergraduate transcript;

4. Writing sample no longer than 10 pages.

Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2026.. If you wish to be considered for a position in our New York office as well, please submit an application through the separate position listed.

Compensation
The weekly salary for this position is $2,000.

Interview Timeline
We will review applications, conduct interviews, and extend offers after the application submission period closes on June 30, 2026, and expect to fill all positions by September 2026.

Cohen Milstein does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy), nationality, religion, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics when making hiring, promotion, or other employment decisions. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. We believe that our different perspectives and experiences enhance the quality of service we provide to clients and make the firm a more vibrant and fulfilling place to work.

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