2025 Legal Summer Associate Program (New York)
2025 Legal Summer Associate Program (New York)
Education Level
Juris Doctorate
The Legal Summer Associate Program is an eight-week program beginning in June that provides first year law students an in-depth exposure to our Legal and Compliance Division, as well as the Firm's culture. During the Program, Summer Associates will work under the direction and supervision of attorneys in the Firm's Legal Department on assignments incorporating various aspects of a legal practice in a leading global financial institution.
Training Program
Summer Associates participate in a Firmwide and Divisional Orientation as well as training throughout the Program on topics such as the legal aspects of the financial services industry and soft skills required for professional development. The remainder of the training occurs through substantive assignments and critical feedback from attorneys in the Department.
Responsibilities
Examples of assignments you might receive include:
• Assisting attorneys with investigating claims (such as participating in client interviews).
• Collecting and reviewing relevant documents and information in response to regulatory inquiries.
• Assisting in the preparation of responses to certain requests.
• Assisting with legal research.
• Assisting with aspects of regulatory reform implementation.
• Preparing client updates on legal developments. Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements
• Currently enrolled in 1st year of JD program.
• Interest in financial institutions.
• Excellent academic performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical ability.
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail.
• Open to all Law students with limited exposure to the financial services industry are encouraged to apply.
• First generation undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.
• HBCU undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.
• CUNY undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.
• Historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply (including, but not limited to individuals who identify as: Woman, Hispanic/LatinX, Black, Veteran, Diverse Abilities, and/or LGBTQ+). Morgan Stanley prides itself on fostering an environment that promotes diverse talents and perspectives. One way we demonstrate our commitment to diversity is through the Legal Associate Program.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
Expected base pay rate for the role will be $55.00 per hour at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
In order to be considered, candidates must apply by January 5th, 2025.
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