Closing Date: 30th April, 2027
Description:
Arnold & Porter is seeking applications for the 2028 US Summer Associate Program from current law students who will have completed two years of law school by the summer of 2028 and graduate from law school in Winter 2028 or Spring 2029. Arnold & Porter's summer program is designed to provide summer associates with exposure to the substantive skills they will use in practice, the Firm's core values, and the meaningful work we do for our commercial and pro bono clients.The Firm's Corporate Summer Associate track is designed for students with specific interest in exploring Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Tax, and Transactional practice areas. Due to market demands, this track is accepting applications for the following offices: Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC. While students will have the opportunity to explore all Arnold & Porter practice areas, those accepted through this channel will have priority for any Corporate/Transactional-related work assignments, pro bono, and shadowing opportunities that occur during the ten-week program.
We strive to provide summer associates ample opportunities to get to know the Firm's attorneys, practices, clients, and culture, through work assignments, our mentoring program, interactive training programs and practice group presentations, and social events. Arnold & Porter is renowned for its commitment to excellence, multidisciplinary approach, deep industry knowledge, diverse and inclusive culture, and dedication to pro bono matters and public service initiatives. Our summer program will immerse you in the values that shape our Firm and drive the highest level of legal excellence in service to our clients and commitment to social justice. These values lead us to seek intellectually curious, driven, collegial, and collaborative candidates with outstanding academic credentials and interpersonal skills. We also consider candidates' professionally related experience and activities, personal references, and participation in law review, journals, and clinical legal work. If you are interested in joining a firm with an abiding devotion to these core values and individual qualities, we hope you will apply.
