Splitting the summer is strongly discouraged. Our summer associates perform real legal work on real matters. In addition, most summer associates have the opportunity to attend depositions, client meetings or court hearings. The remaining time is split between different projects. Mentoring Each summer associate is assigned a partner mentor and an associate mentor to offer support, address any questions or concerns, and assist the summer associate to become integrated into the firm.
Associate mentors are typically former summer associates themselves.
An important part of the summer learning experience is to receive feedback. Summer associates receive feedback on an ongoing basis from the attorneys for whom they are working. Summer Events A variety of social events and informal receptions take place throughout the summer to give the summer associates a chance to get to know the partners, associates and one another outside the office setting. Summer associates are also welcome to participate in the firm basketball and softball teams. Pro Bono Work Summer associates have the opportunity to spend one week working on a pro bono project.