Law Student Resources
At LP, we’re all about helping you launch your legal career with confidence and purpose. Our team is here to empower you to thrive, cross new boundaries, and shape the future of law. Your journey as a future attorney starts now—let’s make it bold, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
What our previous summer associates say
LP’s Summer Associate Program
Our 2026 Summer Program is ten weeks, May 25, 2026 through July 31, 2026.
Your takeaways:
- Prepare for your future: Every step is designed to help you grow, learn, and get ready for a rewarding career in law.
- Mentorship from a Partner & Associate: Each Summer Associate is paired with experienced attorneys who are invested in your success and ready to help you navigate
the realities of legal practice. - Dive into hands-on projects: Choose work across multiple practice groups and gain experience that goes way beyond classroom theory.
- Make an impact: Get involved in pro bono work and community engagement initiatives—use your skills to contribute to real change.
- Grow your skills: Sharpen your expertise through comprehensive legal training and professional development programs designed for future leaders.
Unforgettable Summer Fun.
Our Summer Associate Program isn’t just about work—it’s about building connections and enjoying everything Chicago has to offer. Throughout the summer, you’ll join evening social events designed to help you network with attorneys and peers across the firm. From cheering on the Cubs at Wrigley Field to boating on Lake Michigan and experiencing Chicago’s vibrant dining scene, these experiences create lasting memories while strengthening professional relationship.
Tech Forward & Future Ready at LP
Ready to build legal skills with modern tools? We’re all-in on AI powered workflows, ethical tech training, and a culture that evolves with you.
The LP Way
Our goal is to deliver an exceptional and consistent client experience.
The real value of The LP Way™ lies not in the language we use to describe it, but in how we execute it—together.
Social responsibility & Pro Bono Program
- Pro Bono: LP believes that law firms have a responsibility to actively encourage attorneys to participate in pro bono work. This commitment is fundamental to our identity and reflects The LP Way.
- Grant Partners: Social impact is one of our core values. It continues to guide us as we grow and evolve. We are grateful for the contributions our grant partners make in the community: Catholic Charities Human Services Programs, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s Corporate Work Study Program, the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s
Job Training Programs, and Jewish United Fund. - Civic Charitable Support: Many organizations in the Chicagoland area are doing immense good. In addition to our grant partners, LP’s team members personally support many charities, non-profit
Practice Areas
Experience is just the beginning of what we bring to the table. We build consultative client partnerships, listening closely and adapting creatively as industries evolve. Through personal attention, strategic recommendations, and practical advice, we help clients navigate today’s challenges and achieve future ambitions.
Corporate
We handle complex legal, tax, and business issues at every stage of representation, working closely with you to understand your business and risk thresholds. We’ll offer our most honest counsel and give you practical advice in line with your needs and objectives. Together we can solve problems—not just identify them.
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Employment & Executive Compensation
We have experience handling virtually every type of labor and employment matter, and the know-how to help you resolve even the most complicated issues. When you work with our team, you’ll have the confidence to make the tough labor and employment decisions that keep your business moving forward.
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Financial Services & Restructuring
We have extensive experience handling commercial lending matters for both lenders and borrowers, as well as all aspects of restructuring. Our attorneys are keenly familiar with the market and maintain a vast network of connections, enabling us to provide tailored advice that achieves results.
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Community Association
A one-stop shop for community associations, we help businesses navigate contract review, collections, employment issues, litigation, governance, and more. Our attorneys have particular skill when representing newly formed homeowner associations through the turnover from developer to unit owner control.
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Intellectual Property
Our IP Group provides a broad range of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, licensing, and transactional services. We excel at helping clients tie IP decisions and investments to business strategies. Experience a level of sophistication and quality of work exceeding that of larger law firms at an unparalleled value.
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Litigation
Our Litigation Group works to protect client assets—products, intellectual capital, human resources, and time. We’ll work closely with you to understand your business, articulate goals, and see the big picture. Look to us to help you navigate business disputes and evaluate risks with an entrepreneurial mindset.
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Real Estate
We act as thoughtful business advisors and deal managers, handling all aspects of the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties. We move quickly to close deals while protecting our clients’ best interests. Anchored in a deep knowledge of the real estate landscape and your business objectives, we’ll help bring your goals to fruition.
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Tax Planning
Managing the cost of taxes in a proper way is an essential part of business structuring, legal representation, and return on investment. Our tax attorneys are nationally recognized for the creativity, intellect, and pragmatism they bring to the full range of tax matters confronted by both operating businesses and investors.
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Trusts & Estates
Our T&E Group helps individuals and families achieve their business and personal goals through gift, charitable, and estate planning. We pride ourselves on our responsive and collaborative approach to understanding our clients’ objectives. We’ll protect and advise you with a focus on simplicity and your overall financial picture.
Learn MoreConnect with us
If you have any questions or just want to hear more about what it’s like to work at LP, reach out to our team. Those in the legal field can reach out to Robert Romanoff, and business professionals should contact Molly Garcia or Amber Davidson.
Amber Davidson
Director of Talent
Acquisition
adavidson@lplegal.com
Robert Romanoff
Recruiting Partner
rromanoff@lplegal.com