Description:
Wilson Sonsini's Accelerated Consideration for Employment (ACE) program is an opportunity for applicants with a serious interest in our firm to receive a hiring decision on an earlier timeline.Through ACE, candidates who have done their research can start the 2L application process earlier and move through the process faster.
We are reviewing 2L ACE applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis. Our general 2L Summer Associate Program application opens in early 2026.
In addition to applying for Summer 2027, the application enables you to be considered for our highly competitive two-summer fellowship for 1L law students, beginning in Summer 2026. If you do not wish to be considered for this fellowship program, you will have the opportunity to opt out when submitting your application, and we will only consider you for a Summer 2027 2L position.
We will invite a very select group of 1L law students to join the two-summer fellowship program. This invitation-only program is tailored for candidates seeking early, sustained engagement with the firm, and offers an unparalleled opportunity to build deep relationships, develop core legal skills, and work closely with leading attorneys across practice areas.
While the substantive legal work, mentorship, and training provided will be consistent across both summers, this program is designed to give Fellows more time to gain familiarity with our teams and culture and enhance their overall readiness for post-graduate practice.
To apply through ACE for Summer 2027, you will need to submit your resume, undergraduate transcript and cover letter. You will also need to select your primary practice and office interest. We will collect your first semester law school grades at a later date.
Please contact lawstudents@wsgr.com with any questions.
About our Summer Associate Program:
Wilson Sonsini offers exciting opportunities for summer associates to work closely with leading technology, life sciences, and growth companies, as well as companies across industries. We are seeking current law students (JD 2028) interested in joining Wilson Sonsini's Summer Associate Program. Candidates should have outstanding academic credentials as well as excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit afford our summer associates exceptional opportunities for professional growth and exploration.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Summer associate compensation will be competitive with comparable global law firms. (Our 2025 summer associates were paid at the rate of $4,327 per week.)
- Employees in this role are eligible to enroll in group medical insurance coverage.
Since August 2021 and currently, we use Suited Assessment (which may be considered an automated employment decision tool) as a part of our candidate evaluation and recruitment process to expand our consideration of candidates beyond traditional hiring metrics. Information on what is measured by the assessment (including job qualifications and characteristics), the type and source of data collected, Suited's data retention policies, and how to request a reasonable accommodation may be found here. (https://lawsupport.wellsuited.com/) For information about Wilson Sonsini's data retention policy, with regard to reports generated by Suited Assessment, please provide a written request to Attorney Recruiting who will provide such information within 30 days of the request. Completing the Suited assessment is a suggested part of our recruiting process; however, should you believe that you require an alternative selection procedure, need help with an accommodation, or choose not to complete the assessment, please email Attorney Recruiting at (attorneyrecruiting@wsgr.com). To see the results of our Bias Audit required under New York City Local Law 144, please click here. (https://wellsuited.notion.site/Model-Audit-Results-c07a39df93c3460fba45fd20d68618e6)