About the 2026 1L Twin Cities Diversity in Practice Summer Clerkship

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.

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.

What We’re Looking For

  1. Good standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
  2. 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.
  3. Leadership in advancing diversity, inclusion, and/or accessibility in your community, whether local, virtual, or otherwise.
  4. A record of academic achievement, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, leadership, and community involvement.
  5. Interest in starting your legal career as a practicing attorney in the Twin Cities area.

What to Share With Us

  1. A current resume.
  2. 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.
  3. A brief cover letter or statement sharing why you are interested in Stoel Rives.
  4. 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.
  5. All materials should be uploaded in PDF format.

How to Apply

  1. Applications are now open and will be accepted through our website starting November 19, 2025, and reviewed on a rolling basis.
  2. Please email questions to attorneyrecruiting@stoel.com.
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