1L Hiring

Reflecting our commitment to a workplace filled with the best legal talent, we conduct a limited amount of 1L hiring in our New York office. We’re looking for law students who have demonstrated high academic achievement, leadership ability, excellent writing and interpersonal skills—and, of course, a sincere interest in our practice.

To be considered for a 1L position, you must be in good standing at an ABA accredited law school and have successfully completed the first semester of your first year of a full-time JD program, with an expected graduation date of spring 2028.

The application for 1Ls interested in the 2026 Summer Program will open in late 2025.

In the application, please provide your resume, undergraduate and law school transcript. You may submit your resume and undergraduate transcript for review in advance of your law school transcript, as we understand that grades may not be available until early 2025. Please submit your law school transcript as soon as it becomes available.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Full time employment is not guaranteed upon successful completion of the program. Milbank encourages all qualified and interested current first year law students to apply. All applicants will be considered.

If you have questions about the program or application process, please contact:

Alexandra Paslawsky
Director of Legal Recruiting
55 Hudson Yard
New York, NY 10001-2163
milbankrecruiting@milbank.com