2027 1L + 2028 2L Cleveland Summer Associate

Ice Miller is seeking Summer Associates to join our Cleveland, Ohio office for an engaging two-year experience. Candidates who accept this offer will be invited to participate in our Summer Associate program for both their 1L and 2L summers (2027-2028).   

Ice Miller’s 10-week Summer Associate program includes:  

• Meaningful opportunities to work directly with our attorneys on real world legal matters while strengthening your research, writing, and presentation skills, 

• Guidance and mentorship from an associate and partner mentor, 

• Comprehensive training focused on developing professional and legal skills, 

• Opportunities for client interaction, 

• Social events and team building activities that foster relationships across the firm, and  

• Competitive compensation.   

In addition to excellent academic credentials, we seek Summer Associates who are:  

• Leaders on campus and in their communities, 

• Motivated by meaningful work and new challenges,  

• Effective communicators and relationship builders, and 

• Organized, dependable, and driven to succeed.  

All applicants must:  

• Be enrolled in the J.D. class of 2029 at an accredited law school,  

• Earned a minimum of an undergraduate degree, and  

• Have permanent authorization to work in the United States.  

All applications must include:  

• Resume, 

• Cover letter referencing practice area preference and ties to Cleveland,

• Undergraduate transcript, and 

• Once fall semester grades are released, please send your transcript to Lauren Lemke at Lauren.Lemke@icemiller.com. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.  

Please contact Manager of Legal Recruitment Lauren Lemke at Lauren.Lemke@icemiller.com if you have any questions.  

About Ice Miller  

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.