Our summer program is the vehicle through which the firm hires substantially all of its entry level associates. The program is designed to give summer associates a rewarding and realistic introduction to the practice of law at Blank Rome. Summer associates do not rotate through each of the firm's departments. You can work on assignments from all departments or focus on particular areas of interest. Generally, you select your work from a pool of open assignments, which are communicated through a central assignment book.
Meaningful feedback is provided on each assignment.
You can also benefit from a wide range of training programs throughout the summer, including a writing seminar, a negotiations program and a lecture on ethics and professional responsibility. From attending an oral argument before a federal appellate court to participating in the process of preparing a witness to testify, I enjoyed new and interesting experiences as a Summer Associate. The Summer Associates are as much a part of the case as the full-time lawyers.