Morgan Stanley's Legal Summer Associate Program offers first-year law students an eight-week immersive experience in the Legal and Compliance Division. Participants will work directly with attorneys, gaining hands-on experience in legal assignments within a leading global financial institution.
Primary responsibilities include investigating legal claims, collecting and reviewing documents for regulatory inquiries, conducting legal research, assisting with regulatory reform implementation, and preparing client updates on legal developments.
Requirements include being a first-year law student with excellent academic performance, strong analytical and research skills, superior organizational abilities, and excellent communication skills. Candidates must demonstrate interest in financial institutions and possess attention to detail.
Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive training program with firmwide and divisional orientations, substantive legal assignments, and critical feedback from experienced attorneys. The program provides an opportunity to develop professional skills in a dynamic financial services environment, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.