Closing Date: 28th April, 2027
Description:
Thank you for your interest in applying to Akin. Our application process is open to applicants who are enrolled and in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2029. Candidates may apply to, and be considered by, only one Akin office.At this time, applications are open for our Dallas and Houston offices. Applications for our remaining offices will open on December 15th.
Applications must include:
Resume
Transcript*
Suited Assessment (recommended)**
Personal Statement (for select 1L opportunities)
Transcript: We understand that your first-semester transcript may not be available until January. You are welcome to apply before receiving your final transcript and upload it through this portal once it becomes available. Please note that your application will not be considered complete or eligible for offer consideration until your final first-semester transcript has been submitted. Akin will review all applications in accordance with each candidate's law school recruiting policies.
Suited Assessment: Akin uses the Suited Assessment as part of our recruitment process in the United States. Akin encourages you to complete the Suited Assessment, but if you would like to request an alternative selection procedure, please email Attorney Recruiting at anettles@akingump.com. If you need help with an accommodation, please email Suited at support@wellsuited.com.
Dallas / Houston - Open Opportunities
1L Summer Associate
Our Dallas and Houston offices are looking for highly motivated law students to join Akin's 1L summer associate program. Acceptance of this position requires a commitment for both the 1L and 2L summer programs.
1L Pro Bono Scholar
We are looking for 1L students with a combined passion for public interest and private practice. Students will have an opportunity during their 1L summer to spend several weeks at a public interest organization in addition to focusing on pro bono work at the Firm. Students return for their 2L summer to work on sophisticated commercial and pro bono assignments.
To be considered for the 1L Pro Bono Scholar position, please describe in 500 words or less how a commitment to pro bono practice at Akin, and the experience of being a Pro Bono Scholar, will help you meet your career goals.
Dallas / Houston - Open Opportunities
1L Summer Associate
Our Dallas and Houston offices are looking for highly motivated law students to join Akin's 1L summer associate program. Acceptance of this position requires a commitment for both the 1L and 2L summer programs.
1L Pro Bono Scholar
We are looking for 1L students with a combined passion for public interest and private practice. Students will have an opportunity during their 1L summer to spend several weeks at a public interest organization in addition to focusing on pro bono work at the Firm. Students return for their 2L summer to work on sophisticated commercial and pro bono assignments.
To be considered for the 1L Pro Bono Scholar position, please describe in 500 words or less how a commitment to pro bono practice at Akin, and the experience of being a Pro Bono Scholar, will help you meet your career goals.
