Summer Associates
About the Program
Each Fall, MCWG visits – in person or virtually – several law schools to invite students who will have completed two years of law school curriculum by the next summer to join us and to learn what it is like to be an associate.
Summer Associates are treated as entry-level attorneys. Typical assignments allow Summer Associates and the firm to evaluate the type of work and work product and to judge the potential for employment at the firm following graduation. Assignments vary from legal research and writing to drafting discovery and motions, conducting document reviews, observing depositions and courtroom activities, and participating as part of a trial team.
Summer Associates are encouraged to take part in the firm’s accredited CLE program. Because MCWG has an international practice and is national coordinating counsel for several large insurance companies, there can be an opportunity for travel.
Required Qualifications
Participation in the Summer Associate Program at Mound Cotton offers:
- Experience at a top insurance and reinsurance law firm
- A collegial work environment
- Mentoring
- Challenging assignments
- Opportunity for learning
- No rigid departmental divisions
- Hands-on litigation experience
- Opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way
- An open door policy
- Feedback on performance
- Opportunity to socialize with colleagues
Preffered Skills
- Superior legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Salary is commensurate with experience, $145,000-$165,000, plus hourly billable bonuses up to $50K.
Interviews
The interview is our first opportunity to get to know a candidate. Interviews generally are conducted by one MCWG attorney in the first round, and are then invited to interview with additional attorneys, until a final decision is made on our summer class. We welcome candidates from schools nationwide; these are some of the schools our summers have come from:
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- Boston College Law School
- Boston University School of Law
- Brooklyn Law School
- Florida State University College of Law
- Fordham University School of Law
- George Washington University Law School
- Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
- Seton Hall Law School
- St. John’s University School of Law
- Texas A&M University School of Law
- University of Florida Levin College of Law
- University of Texas School of Law
About Us
Founded in 1933 and headquartered in New York’s Financial District, Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP is among the oldest and most respected law firms in New York City, offering preeminent legal services in a wide array of practice areas.
MCWG attorneys engage primarily in insurance, reinsurance, and commercial litigation. Although we are best known for our insurance and reinsurance practices, over the years our traditional strengths have broadened as our clients’ needs have evolved across transactional, regulatory, and litigated matters.
MCWG has achieved national and international prominence. Our expanding practice has enabled us to keep abreast of significant legal developments both in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions so that we can give immediate attention to the needs of our clients. The heart of our success lies with our attorneys. Located in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas, they take pride in providing efficient and responsive service in all legal matters.
The firm is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and celebrates individual identities and cultures.