Jay Fujitani 1L Summer Program
Munger, Tolles & Olson offers a 1L summer associate program for law students. The program is named in memory of the firm’s partner, Jay M. Fujitani, who was a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. As a firm, we strive to recruit extraordinary law students into our summer program and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their prior pursuits.
Program Description
Jay Fujitani 1L summer associates are full participants in the MTO summer associate program. 1L summer associates are given meaningful work to provide them with a realistic sense of law practice at our firm. They work closely with attorneys in our various practice areas and are encouraged to participate in firm life through our weekly attorney lunches, training programs, social events and practice group meetings.
Recognizing that first-year law students have one year less academic experience, 1Ls receive enhanced mentoring to ensure they have a productive summer, including a fully paid opportunity to attend the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 1L Summit Program.
Compensation
1L Program participants are paid the same weekly salary as our 2L and 3L summer associates.
Available Positions
Our 2026 1L Scholar positions will be offered in our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices.
Program Requirements
1L summer associates are required to spend a minimum of eight weeks at the firm. Those who would like to spend their entire summer at the firm may stay a maximum of ten weeks in either our Los Angeles or San Francisco offices.
All applicants must be first-year law students in good standing pursuing a J.D. at an ABA-accredited law school. Successful candidates will have a record of academic achievement, employment, and community service indicating great potential to excel in the legal profession and to take actions that will contribute to the inclusivity of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP and the legal community. Candidates must submit a personal statement that addresses their commitment to furthering inclusivity in the legal profession.
Jay Fujitani 1L Summer Program Committee Co-Chairs |
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| Xiaonan April Hu | Giovanni Saarman González | John L. Schwab | ||
Application Process
Applications are now closed for our 2025 Summer Program. Click here to be notified when applications open for our 2026 Jay Fujitani 1L Summer Program.
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