Take advantage of cost savings by hiring a well-trained and qualified first year associate. The Resident Associate Program (RAP) is designed to meet the recruiting needs of small and mid-size firms, and in the last nine years, employers have hired 110 Resident Associates.
What Does RAP Offer
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Cost Savings: Participating employers determine their Resident Associate's annual salary, but we recommend a range of $85,000 to $110,000. Benefits are not required, but strongly encouraged.
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Experience: Select from practice-ready candidates with a substantial amount of practical training, including hands-on experience in the field and/or simulated practice in the classroom.
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Commitment: Try out an associate for one year before making a longer-term commitment.
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Application Process: Submit your hiring criteria and let us collect the application materials for you.
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Interviews: Employers conduct interviews at their convenience and make hiring decisions on their own timeline (keep in mind that grads may get offers early on and the candidate pool may diminish over time).
What Employers Are Saying About RAP
"I am a big fan of RAP! I think it is great! We were able to hire two lawyers and both of them are very sharp. The recruiting process was very good; we liked how you sent us resumes and we picked the people. I would highly recommend the program."
Ed Morales ’92, Managing Partner
Borton Petrini, LLP
“In recent years, Severson has not had a formal summer associate or first year program. The Loyola RAP program has been a great way for us to fill that gap. Severson is honored to participate in RAP in its mission to provide new lawyers with practical experience. Each year we look forward to meeting new potential candidates and seeing their excitement in joining the legal profession.”
Genevieve R. Walser-Jolly '07, Member
Severson & Werson, A Professional Corporation
“I thought RAP was a great idea. It is less risk to the firm and the graduates. We have hired several grads and have enjoyed having them. Loyola makes a difficult process easier and more efficient.”
Kent Brandmeyer '88, Partner
Law + Brandmeyer LLP
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Registration for our 2023-2024 program is closed. Please email career.development@lls.edu to get notified when registration for our 2024-2025 program opens in the fall.