Law Firm
Houston, TX
Summer Associate in Houston, TX
Summer Associate
No
Job Title: Summer Associate Program
Job Responsibilities:
The Summer Associate Program at the law firm serves as the primary avenue for hiring entry-level lawyers. This program is specifically designed for law students who have completed their second year (or four semesters) of law school. The main responsibilities include:
- Engaging in legal research and writing, which are the primary tasks for summer associates.
- Participating in department rotations, spending approximately five weeks in each of the six main practice groups: Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Personal Injury, Immigration Law, Criminal Defense, and Business/Civil Litigation. This allows for a comprehensive understanding of the law firm's operations and the opportunity to develop specific interests.
- Attending out-of-office activities such as depositions, court settings, trials, hearings, and mediations to gain hands-on legal experience.
- Engaging in mentorship activities with 1-3 assigned lawyers who will guide and advise throughout the internship, assisting in making informed career decisions.
- Participating in social functions organized by the law firm to foster a less formal interaction environment between law students and practicing lawyers.
- Participating in a one-day pro bono community service experience, which underscores the importance of community service to the law firm.
Education and Experience Information:
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of the second year (or four semesters) at an ABA-accredited law school is required.
- Applicants must provide copies of unofficial transcripts showing a GPA of at least in both college and law school. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis, with a short explanation included in the cover letter.
- Bilingual abilities in Spanish are preferred.
- Candidates must demonstrate they are driven, focused, and organized.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Summer Associate Program.
Additional Information:
- The program typically begins the last week of May and concludes the final week of July, with some flexibility for students to extend their stay until the first week of August at the discretion of the law firm's management.
- The program aims to support career development and offers the potential for consideration for a permanent attorney position upon graduation and obtaining a license to practice law in Texas.
- The application period for the Summer Associate Program is from January 30th to March 1st, with interviews scheduled during this period until the program reaches capacity (6 candidates). Priority is given to resumes submitted before March 1st. Applications should be sent via email, with specific instructions on including "Summer Associate Program" in the email subject line and cover letter.
- The law firm reserves the right to perform background checks on applicants.
- The law firm is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, clients, volunteers, vendors, and contractors. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status is not tolerated, and affirmative action measures are in place to prevent such discrimination in all aspects of employment and service provision.
Jun 24, 2025
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