2026 U.S. 1L Summer Associate Positions

1L Keith Wetmore Fellowship for Excellence, Diversity, and Inclusion

The 1L Wetmore Fellowship is designed to provide exceptional law students with a demonstrated commitment to embracing inclusion and accessibility in the legal industry with the training, mentorship, and exposure necessary for their professional development and engagement.

Candidates with a demonstrated record of academic achievement, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, leadership, and community involvement are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted through January 30, 2026.

Please click here to apply to our 1L Wetmore Fellowship for the office location that you are most interested in.

For more information about our inclusion initiatives, please click here. 

 

 

Two-Summer Patent Program

To be the best, you must be trained by the best. Our Two-Summer Patent Program was created to develop you into the next successful MoFo IP attorney. We will immerse you in our Patent Litigation Group or Patent Strategy + Prosecution Group over two full summers, guide you in your professional development, and pay for you to take the USPTO exam. You will also attend our unique Patent Boot Camp training program and be mentored by our leading IP partners.

 

Applications will be accepted through January 30, 2026.

 

Please click here to apply to our Two-Summer Patent Program for the office location that you are most interested in.

 

 

1L Communications Registration

Don't miss out! Join our mailing list to stay in the loop on Morrison Foerster’s cutting-edge practice areas, Summer Associate Program, and exciting upcoming events. Register below:

MoFo 1L Communications Registration

 

 

2026 International Programs

Please use corresponding links at the bottom of the page to apply.

1L Summer Associate (Tokyo)

Morrison Foerster’s Tokyo office offers a U.S.-style Summer Associate Program where summer associates work on substantive client matters involving both transactions and litigation work and interact closely with lawyers of all levels (including both U.S. lawyers and Japan-licensed lawyers), as well as with clients. Candidates should have a serious interest in living and working in Japan.

Applications will be accepted through January 30, 2026.

Please click here to apply to our 1L Summer Associate (Tokyo) position.

 

 

London Summer Vacation Scheme

We are seeking talented and ambitious aspiring lawyers who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence to join our 2026 Summer Vacation Scheme in our London office. We will run two two-week vacation schemes in June and July 2026, offering you a chance to really get to know our firm. MoFo summer associates are entrusted with responsibilities and tasks typically assigned to trainee solicitors.

Applications will be accepted through 5 January 2026.

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