Morrison Foerster ("MoFo") is seeking talented, ambitious first-year law students who value collaboration and excellence to join our 2027 and 2028 Summer Associate Programs in San Francisco.

The 2027 1L Innovation Summer Associate Experience

During your 2027 1L summer, you will work on our Innovation Team to reimagine how legal services are delivered, connecting the substantive practice of law with the potential of AI and emerging technologies. You will:

• Work closely with our attorneys in select practice groups to evaluate their legal work and identify opportunities to embed AI to improve how we deliver legal services;

• Build AI solutions in Claude, ChatGPT, Legora, or Claude Code and then iterate on those solutions directly with other partners and associates;

• Develop training and demonstrations to show attorneys when and how to use the AI solutions you develop, in partnership with our AI Enablement Specialists;

• Understand the impact of those AI solutions to our clients (e.g., higher quality, faster speed, or lower cost) and support our partners and marketing teams on how best to communicate these solutions and their benefits to our clients; and

• Shape the Innovation Team’s strategy and areas of focus based on your summer learnings

You will also take on a few substantive legal assignments from transactional partners at the firm to inform your innovation work during your 1L year and provide a foundation for your 2L summer.

The 2028 2L Transactions Summer Associate Experience

 During your 2028 2L summer, you will work directly with MoFo attorneys on transactions matters.

MoFo’s Summer Associate Program is built around three things: Impact, Innovation, and Investment.

Impact: You take on work that matters, the kind of assignments our junior associates receive. Working directly with our lawyers on substantive client matters, you will:

• Prepare drafts of contracts and client memoranda;

• Participate in drafting and negotiation sessions; and

• Support due diligence on corporate transactions.

Innovation: You'll use your 1L Innovation summer experience to share learnings with your peers across the firm, serving as an innovation champion.

You’ll continue to see the range of MoFo’s work up close, from representing leading technology and life sciences companies to cross-border deals and novel legal questions. Practice group presentations and substantive assignments give you a genuine feel for the full breadth of the firm.

Investment: We don’t just hire talent; we invest in it. From your first day, you’ll have real support: formal mentorship, hands-on training in practice-specific and professional skills, and firm and social events that connect you with lawyers and business professionals across the firm.

Who We Are

MoFo is a destination law firm where ambitious lawyers do their best work. We take on our clients’ most complex and consequential matters, and we develop the people behind them. The lawyers who thrive here bring curiosity, ownership, and a genuine commitment to the work and to one another.

We’re deeply committed to our values, pro bono work, and inclusivity. To learn more, explore our digital resources, including our interactive Summer Associate Program brochure, virtual job simulations, the MoFo+ blog, and topic-based playlists on MoFo To-Go.

Who You Are

• A first-year law student in good standing, enrolled in a full-time J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school;

• Authorized to work in the United States (U.S. citizenship or valid work authorization required);

• Proven ties to the Bay Area;

• Deeply engaged with the GenAI landscape: testing tools, experimenting with prompts, and thinking critically about where AI creates real value versus hype;

• Understanding that technology adoption is fundamentally a human challenge and ready to bring empathy, patience, and persistence to the work of helping people change how they do their jobs; and

• A demonstrated record of academic achievement, with strong writing and interpersonal skills, proven leadership, and active community involvement.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2027. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis from October 1 through November 20, 2026 and then will resume in late December.

All applicants must submit the following documents as pdfs:

• Résumé;

• Cover letter indicating interest in the office to which you are applying; and

• Transcripts for all degrees (both completed and in progress).

Compensation

Summer associate compensation is set to align with first-year associate salaries at $225,000 for the class of 2026. This amount may be modified in the future. Health and wellness benefits and paid holidays may also be included. 

EEO Statement

Morrison Foerster provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex (including in connection with pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, transgender status, domestic partner status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.