Summer Associate Program

Job Description

Summer Associate 2027 | Squire Patton Boggs

The Tone:
This is a seasonal role at Squire Patton Boggs, located in various global offices. Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm with over 1,500 lawyers that provides insight at the point where law, business and government meet. This role is crucial for exceptional second-year law students looking to make meaningful contributions to their legal careers and achieve personal and professional goals within a leading global firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Various Global Offices

• Mission: Solve complex, high-level transactions, disputes, and policy matters across a wide range of practice areas and industries.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contribute: Work on complex, high-level transactions, disputes, and policy matters across a wide range of practice areas and industries.
• Develop: Receive invaluable mentorship from both partners and associates throughout the program.
• Learn: Access workshops and seminars focused on improving legal writing and other critical skills.
• Serve: Participate in pro bono opportunities as part of the firm’s commitment to community service.
• Initiate: Take initiative and make meaningful contributions to your developing legal career within the firm.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a rising 2L student at an ABA-approved law school, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement in legal studies.
• Experience: Work experience prior to law school is highly valued; preference is given to candidates in the top 25% of their class.
• Skills: Legal research and writing skills, excellent communication skills, adaptability, and sound judgment.
• Bonus: Foreign language skills, multicultural experience prior to law school, proven leadership ability, a strong commitment to team success and integrity, and geographical ties.