Our summer program is designed to provide a realistic sense of what it is like to practice law at our firm. As a summer associate, you will work on substantive assignments and collaborate with attorneys across a variety of practice areas.
Summer Associate Program
Remarkable opportunities
for remarkable students.
About the Summer Program
Each summer associate is paired with a work coordinator who will match you with assignments aligned with your interests, provide guidance and facilitate ongoing feedback throughout the summer. You will also have the opportunity to participate in weekly lunches, training sessions, social events and practice group meetings, offering both professional insight and opportunities to build relationships across the firm. Compensation for the program is $4,327 per week.
Summer Associate Program
We seek talented, motivated law students who demonstrate:
- Excellence and leadership in academic, professional and personal pursuits
- Intellectual curiosity, creativity and thoughtful engagement with the world around them
- A strong sense of individuality and authenticity that complements our already exceptional team of lawyers
A complete application package must include the following items:
- Completed Online
- Application Cover Letter
- Resume
- Law School Transcript
- References – at least one from a law professor
2026 3L Pre-Clerkship Summer Associate Position (Los Angeles or San Francisco)
Application Now Open!
Munger, Tolles & Olson is looking to hire 3L students who are interested in joining our 2026 summer associate program in either Los Angeles or San Francisco, after graduation and before a clerkship.
A pre-clerkship summer associate could join the program for a minimum of 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 10 weeks. For those 3Ls who plan to take a bar exam next summer, the program is for those taking the California bar exam and we will ask those participants to complete the program at MTO two weeks ahead of the bar exam date, to give sufficient time for final studying. 3Ls taking the bar exam will have the option to rejoin the summer program immediately following the bar exam, for a minimum of three weeks.
Alternatively, 3Ls who are taking the bar exam this summer may elect to join our program immediately following the bar exam, for a minimum of 4 weeks.
In order to apply, please submit your materials via our online application.
Please direct all inquiries to Lila Mendoza.
2026 2L Los Angeles Summer Program
Application Now Closed
Applications are now closed for our 2026 2L Los Angeles Summer Program.
Sign up to be notified when applications open for our 2027 2L Los Angeles Summer Program.
Please check back later for future notice on when we will schedule On-Campus Interviews for the next cycle of the 2L Summer Program.
Please direct all inquiries to Lila Mendoza.
Scholarship programs.
Opportunities That Build Careers and Drive Change
MTO offers several scholarships and programs aimed at increasing inclusivity in the legal profession and supporting aspiring lawyers.
Notable achievements.
Ranked No. 1 on The American Lawyer’s 2025 A-List
Munger, Tolles & Olson is proud to be ranked No. 1 on The American Lawyer’s A-List for the fourth consecutive year and the eleventh time overall. MTO has earned the highest average A-List rankings in the listing’s 21-year history and the most number one rankings in the history of this award.
Culture
We don’t just enjoy practicing law. We enjoy practicing it together. Great lawyers tend to come for the work and stay for the people. Most of our partners were promoted from within the firm – and many started here as newly minted lawyers.
Learn MoreInclusion
We believe an inclusive workforce improves our ability to serve the needs of our clients and creates a more dynamic workplace for our people. We consistently beat national averages in the number of women and diverse lawyers in our associate and partner ranks.
Learn MorePro Bono
Our firm and attorneys have made notable impacts on issues that include voting rights, civil liberties, racial and criminal justice, housing, women’s rights, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Our attorneys enjoy tremendous latitude in their choice of pro bono cases. We are encouraged to choose matters we care about deeply.
Learn MoreCommunity Impact
Contributing to our communities in meaningful, thoughtful, and impactful ways is a core tenet of our firm. From arts and education associations to civic and charitable groups, many of our attorneys serve on the boards of organizations that inspire them.
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To support our attorneys and business professionals, we provide an exciting and collaborative work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.
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Lila Mendoza
Legal Recruiting Manager