Jay Fujitani 1L Summer Program

Munger, Tolles & Olson offers a 1L summer associate program for law students. The program is named in memory of the firm’s partner, Jay M. Fujitani, who was a strong advocate for inclusivity in the legal profession. As a firm, we strive to recruit extraordinary law students into our summer program and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their prior pursuits.

Program Description

Jay Fujitani 1L summer associates are full participants in the MTO summer associate program. 1L summer associates are given meaningful work to provide them with a realistic sense of law practice at our firm. They work closely with attorneys in our various practice areas and are encouraged to participate in firm life through our weekly attorney lunches, training programs, social events and practice group meetings.

Recognizing that first-year law students have one year less academic experience than most summer associates, 1Ls receive enhanced mentoring to ensure they have a productive summer, including a fully paid opportunity to attend the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 1L Summit Program.

Compensation

1L Program participants are paid the same weekly salary as our 2L and 3L summer associates.

Available Positions

Our 2026 1L summer associate positions will be offered in our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices.

Program Requirements

1L summer associates spend a minimum of eight weeks and a maximum of ten weeks at the firm.

All participants must be first-year law students in good standing pursuing a J.D. at an ABA-accredited law school. Successful candidates will have a record of academic achievement, employment, and community service indicating great potential to excel in the legal profession and to take actions that will contribute to the inclusivity of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP and the legal community. Candidates must submit a personal statement that addresses their commitment to furthering inclusivity in the legal profession.

 

Jay Fujitani 1L Summer Program Committee Co-Chairs 
Xiaonan April Hu  Giovanni Saarman González John L. Schwab

Application Process

Applications are now closed for our 2025 Summer Program. Sign up to be notified when applications open for our 2026 Jay Fujitani 1L Summer Program.

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If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is an equal opportunity employer.