Today’s associates are tomorrow’s firm leaders. It’s a familiar concept—and an idea we never forget. We take great care to select top-notch summer associates and law-school graduates, offer interesting work in a dynamic environment, and provide the resources and mentoring needed to jump-start your career. We look forward to meeting you.
Summer Program
Applications for rising second-year law students (Class of 2027) for the 2026 Summer Program will open on May 1, 2025, and will be listed below.
Our Summer Program is a 10-week immersion in the real-world practice of law. You will become an active member of legal teams working on important projects, receiving focused training in leadership, client service, and business development. You will be assigned mentors and coaches, participate in events and seminars, and receive individualized guidance on judicial clerkships, pro bono opportunities, and other practical experiences that support both client and firm goals while fostering your professional development.
We offer hands-on learning and practical experience, including:
- Individualized career mentoring and coaching
- Work projects and experience in practice areas of interest
- Opportunities to participate in negotiations, trials, depositions, and hearings
- Time management and timekeeping tips
- Individualized writing coaching
- Pro bono opportunities in areas of interest
- Business development and client service training
- Opportunities to interact with firm leaders and clients
If you have questions regarding the application process or the firm’s on-campus events, please contact the legal recruiting team member in the office in which you are interested in applying.
Summer Associate/Entry Level Recruiting Contacts by Office
Atlanta: Nonna Shlygina
Austin: Nonna Shlygina
Boston: Tammie Mitchell
Charlotte: Christine Meade
Dallas: Nonna Shlygina
Houston: Nonna Shlygina
Los Angeles: Nonna Shlygina
Miami: Christine Meade
New York: Elizabeth Sarquez
Richmond: Jocelyn Sommers
San Francisco: Nonna Shlygina
Washington, DC: Haja Wotorson
Firmwide Summer Associate/Entry Level Recruiting Contact: Heidi Leathers
Our commitment to providing pro bono services has been a tradition since the firm's founding in 1901 and remains a core value today.
Interviews
To make the on-campus recruiting process as seamless as possible, we interview centrally on-campus for all offices that have a summer program. Candidates who apply directly online may be contacted by phone for a preliminary interview. If you are selected for a call-back interview, you will be contacted by recruiting staff in the appropriate office(s) to schedule interview dates.
During call-back interviews you will meet with key lawyers and recruiting staff. These visits give you an opportunity to ask as many questions as you like, helping you learn more about the firm, our culture and our clients. Following these interviews, we strive to extend offers as quickly as possible. We are happy to schedule follow-up interviews if there are additional questions you have or more attorneys you would like to meet. We look forward to learning more about you and telling you more about our story!