Address: 901 Marquette Ave S, Suite 2100, Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-350-1400
About DeWitt
General Business Law Firm
Primary Area of Practice
Corporate/Transactional, Intellectual Property, Trusts & Estates, Real Estate, Management Side Employment, Transportation & Logistics, Family Law, General Litigation
Training Provided to Summer Associates
Summer Associates are encouraged to participate in a variety of experiential activities with partners and associates (hearing and deposition attendance, participation in client meetings, etc.), participate in regular practice group meetings and trainings, receive training on firm policies and practices with other Summer Associates, and engage with assigned firm mentors.
Pro Bono/Community Involvement
DeWitt encourages active community and pro-bono engagement, periodically hosts pro-bono fairs where attorneys can obtain information regarding pro bono opportunities, and gives annual billing credit for up to 100 hour of pro bono time.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DeWitt is committed to fostering improved diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal community, including seeking out diverse candidates, participating in the HBCA Diversity Clerkship program for many years, internally promoting awareness of and education on DEI topics, promoting compliance with formal firm core values that promote DEI within the firm, and providing summer clerk mentorship with diverse partners and associates.
Summer Associate/Clerkship Description
The DeWitt summer clerkship program runs from on or about June 1 until mid-August. Although there is no set practice group rotation, clerks are encouraged to explore and get exposure to work in a variety of practice areas, work on active client matters, and receive regular feedback on their work product. DeWitt views the summer clerk program as a key to engaging and establishing long-term relationships with diverse attorneys. Successful 1L summer clerks are afforded the opportunity to continue working with the firm on a part-time basis during the school year, return to the firm the following summer, and join the firm as an associate upon graduation from law school. In addition to client work-related activities, we hold a number of social events during the course if the summer to encourage engagement with each other, promote firm culture, and have some fun outside of the office.
Successful Candidate Qualities
A successful summer clerk candidate will be someone who shows and interest in and commitment to their personal growth and development in the legal profession, demonstrates the ability and initiative to perform quality work, is engaging and enjoys the challenges of the profession and the rewards of being part of a mutually supportive team, and demonstrates a commitment to and conduct consistent with our firm values—Dedication to Excellence, Team is Always a Priority, Be a Problem Solver, and Commitment to Positive Character.
Salary & Benefits
Summer clerks receive the same salary and benefits as first year associates—gross salary of $3,846.15 per two-week pay period ($100,000 annualized); participation in health insurance benefits; profit-sharing contribution at 5.7% of salary.