Description:
Troutman Pepper Locke's Summer Associate Program is designed to provide second-year law students with a comprehensive and immersive experience that bridges the gap between academia and legal practice. This program is the first step in associate development, laying the foundation for a prosperous and rewarding career with our firm.Our program emphasizes learning through first-hand experience and exposure to real client work and interactions. Summer associates will work on substantive projects for existing clients, participate in conference calls, depositions, and client interactions, and engage in pro bono and community service projects. We invite summer associates to sample matters across the firm, deepen their understanding, and ultimately choose the practice area that aligns with their goals.
Throughout the program, summer associates will handle sophisticated client matters, collaborate with mentors, and receive regular feedback to ensure continuous learning and growth. We offer weekly professional development workshops and training opportunities to help develop both legal and professional skills. Our one-of-a-kind Troutman Pepper Locke YOUniversity and other career training and are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to forge your own unique path to success. Additionally, the program includes a variety of social activities to foster a well-rounded experience.
We welcome you to apply by submitting your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample. If your law school transcript is not available at the time of submission, you may apply by uploading your current transcript as a place holder. When your updated transcript becomes available, use the update link in the "Application Received" email you will receive upon submission of your application.
We are currently accepting applications for the following offices: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Princeton, Richmond, San Diego, Washington, DC, and Wilmington. Please select your preferred office from the drop-down list within the application. If you are interested in multiple offices, please apply to each office separately and rank your office preferences in your cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please refer to the FAQ's (https://www.troutman.com/law-students/#faq) on our website for more information on our summer program.
For inquiries or additional information on this position, please contact our Student Recruiting (studentrecruiting@troutman.com) team.
While our 2027 weekly salary has not been set yet, our 2026 weekly salary is $4,327 and the program is 9 weeks in duration.
By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice (https://www.troutman.com/worker-and-applicant-global-privacy-notice.html). If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.
