Summer Associate in Hartford, CT

Law Firm

Hartford, CT

Summer Associate in Hartford, CT

Summer Associate

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Job Title: 2026 Summer Associate Position (2L)

Job Responsibilities:
The Summer Associate Program at the law firm is structured to provide second-year law students with a comprehensive introduction to the life of an associate at the firm. The program emphasizes the development of essential legal skills through exposure to real client work, engagement with industry leaders, and participation in substantive skills development training programs. Summer associates will have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects that reflect the variety of the firm's practice areas. The program offers a flexible work assignment process with regular check-ins on practice preferences, ensuring that associates gain hands-on experience in areas of interest. Additionally, summer associates will receive support from designated partner and associate mentors, work assignment coordinators, and program chairs throughout the summer. Networking opportunities and social events are organized to help associates build relationships with colleagues across all offices. Constructive feedback on work performance is provided through both formal and informal evaluations, aiding in professional growth.

Education and Experience Information:
To be eligible for the Summer Associate Program, candidates must be second-year law students expected to receive their . in 2027. The program seeks individuals who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and leadership abilities. This includes active involvement in law school or community organizations and a demonstrated interest in the firm's practice areas and industry sectors through relevant coursework, skills, and work experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to career development. A commitment to public service in the communities where the firm operates is also important. Candidates should be self-starters with a desire to take on responsibility early in their careers and possess meaningful connections to the geographic markets served by the firm. There should be a genuine interest in joining the firm as an associate after law school graduation.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Summer Associate Position.

Additional Information:
The Summer Associate Program will be hosted in the firm’s offices located in Connecticut (Hartford, Stamford), Florida (Miami), Massachusetts (Boston), and New Jersey (Parsippany). The law firm is an AmLaw 200 firm with a strong East Coast presence and a national and international reach, employing approximately 330 attorneys across 13 offices. The firm has a longstanding reputation for excellence, integrity, innovation, and longevity, offering services across a wide range of practice areas including Corporate, Data Privacy & Protection, Employment & Labor, Energy and Utilities, Environmental and Land Use, Family Office, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Insurance and Reinsurance, Intellectual Property and Technology, Litigation, Private Client, Real Estate, Tax, and Trusts & Estates.

The firm values mentorship, growth, meaningful work, and enduring relationships, with partners averaging 15 years of tenure and nearly one-third having spent their entire professional lives at the firm. The firm is committed to building a dynamic and inclusive team by recruiting passionate, driven individuals with diverse interests and perspectives. The application process involves signing up for on-campus interviews through the law school's career placement office or applying through the online application portal. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, an unofficial copy of their law school transcript, and a two-to-three-page writing sample. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.