summer associate

Shutts & Bowen LLP

<div><p><b>Participating Offices</b>: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Tallahassee, FL; West Palm Beach, FL</p><p></p><p><br>
Shutts &amp; Bowen&rsquo;s Summer Associate Program is designed to provide an intellectually challenging and professionally gratifying experience for law students. The program allows students to rotate through a variety of practice areas and provides them the opportunity to delve into the different aspects of our legal services. Our summer associates are paired with a mentor within the firm to offer insights into the history and culture of Shutts and gain an accurate sense of what it is like to work at a nationally recognized, top-ranked law firm.</p><p></p><p><br>
Summer associates are given the chance to attend client meetings, depositions, court hearings and other proceedings within their various practice groups. Because we believe in the importance of networking and personal development, this program also includes opportunities to attend firm-sponsored social events and community improvement projects.</p><p></p><p><br>
At the end of the 10-week program, we offer all our summer associates' feedback through a formal evaluation. We are proud of our history of hiring entry level associates through this program.</p><p></p><p><br>
Please note that this is a full-time in office position. In your cover letter, please state your office preference/s. If you have any questions regarding the Summer Associate Program, please email AttorneyRecruiting@shutts.com.</p></div>

2027 Summer Associate

U.S. House of Representatives

<p></p><div><div>The House Office of the Legislative Counsel (HOLC) is looking to hire up to two (2) Summer Associates to start in June of 2026. Appointments to all positions in HOLC are made without regard to personal political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the work.</div><div></div><div>
Summer Associates assists Attorneys at HOLC of the United States House of Representatives, and its Committees and Members, in drafting legislation and performing related legal functions on a nonpartisan basis. The legal issues encountered in furnishing this assistance involve constitutional, statutory, and administrative law questions, as well as questions in other fields of Federal law. An Attorney performs the following duties:</div><ul><li>
Drafts legislation and prepares bills according to statutory style and format standards.</li><li>
Drafts bills and amendments at each stage of the legislative process, from introduction through conference.</li><li>
Analyzes policy proposals, engages with clients, applies relevant legal principles and court decisions, and conducts research as necessary to prepare effective statutory language.</li><li>
Advises clients regarding the legal effect and constitutionality of proposed legislative measures in the context of existing laws and legislative procedure.</li><li>
Attends sessions of a subcommittee and full committee of the House and of a conference committee between the House and the Senate; may respond as requested to questions from legislators and legislative staff; may assist members by being present to provide drafting assistance to members on the House Floor.</li><li>
May communicate with various stakeholders, at the request of the Member or Committee, as necessary to draft legislation.</li><li>
After gaining necessary experience in these duties and responsibilities, trains newly hired attorneys, provides mentorship to team members, and may assume a leadership role on teams.</li><li>
On a volunteer basis, may assist with office management initiatives to promote the effective operation of the office.</li><li>
Performs related duties as assigned</li></ul><div></div><div>
The ideal candidate should have a desire to work in nonpartisan public service and a strong academic background. The ideal candidate should actively and enthusiastically embrace and promote the HOLC's work culture, develop effective working relationships with other attorneys and employees, and strive to provide exceptional service to clients.</div><p>
Ideal candidates will have knowledge of legal principles, applications, and practices of law, as well as basic knowledge of fundamental subjects of law and legal research procedures. Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to remain impartial at all times with respect to the policies to be incorporated into a legislative proposal are a must for this position. The ability to analyze complex problems and handle difficult situations as they arise with judgment, tact, and discretion, as well as excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong interest in learning within a high-performing environment are all key characteristics of a successful Summer Associate.</p><div><br>
The Summer Associate program is available to law students only during the summer before their last year in an accredited law school and may lead to an offer of full-time employment upon completion of law school, depending on performance and the needs of HOLC. Summer Associates, working under close supervision, are expected to perform similar duties to that of the full-time Attorneys, with the understanding Summer Associates will work for a minimum of six (6) weeks, and with the assignment ending by the beginning of August.</div><div></div><div>
All applicants must be United States Citizen.<br>
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To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your r&eacute;sum&eacute;, cover letter, a legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages, a copy of your law school transcript, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references.</div><p>
Within the cover letter, please directly answer the following questions:</p><ul><li>
What specifically interests you about this position and why would you like to work with the House Office of the Legislative Counsel (HOLC)?</li><li>
Are you a U.S. Citizen?</li><li>
Have you held an internship, fellowship, or similar position (paid or unpaid) in a partisan office? If so, did you seek out the placement, or were you placed there by your school or sponsoring organization? Please provide any relevant details, as well as your responsibilities.</li></ul><div>
R&eacute;sum&eacute; should reflect years and months of employment and/or relevant legal experience.</div></div></div><p></p>

Summer Associate

ARNOLD & PORTER LLP

<div><p>Arnold &amp; Porter is seeking applications for the 2027 U.S. Summer Associate Program from current law students who will have completed two years of law school by the summer of 2027 and graduate from law school in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028. This position is available in our Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Washington, DC offices.</p>
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Arnold &amp; Porter's summer program is designed to provide summer associates with exposure to the substantive skills they will use in practice, the firm's core values, and the meaningful work we do for our commercial and pro bono clients. We also strive to provide summer associates ample opportunities to get to know the firm's attorneys, practices, clients, and culture, through work assignments, our mentoring program, interactive training programs and practice group presentations, and social events. Arnold &amp; Porter is renowned for its commitment to excellence, multidisciplinary approach, deep industry knowledge, diverse and inclusive culture, and dedication to pro bono matters and public service initiatives. Our summer program will immerse you in the values that shape our firm and drive the highest level of legal excellence in service to our clients and commitment to social justice. These values lead us to seek intellectually curious, driven, collegial, and collaborative candidates with outstanding academic credentials and interpersonal skills. We also consider candidates' professionally related experience and activities, personal references, and participation in law review, journals, and clinical legal work.</p>
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Arnold &amp; Porter does not hire summer associates directly into practice groups. However, we have created application tracks to help us recruit summer associates with diverse interests that align with our practices. During the summer program, summer associates are encouraged to work across as many practice groups as possible. Summer associates who receive a full-time offer to join the firm as associates will be asked to rank their practice group preferences approximately six months prior to their start date.</p>
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<li><b>Intellectual Property</b> - Patent Litigation</li>
<li><b>Litigation </b>- Appellate, Complex Litigation, International Arbitration &amp; Trade, Product Liability, Securities, White Collar
</li><li><b>Regulatory</b> - Antitrust, Consumer Products, Government Contracts &amp; Nat. Security, Environmental, Financial Services, Life Sciences &amp; Healthcare Reg.</li>
<li><b>Transactional</b> - Bankruptcy, Corporate &amp; Finance, Real Estate, and Tax</li>
<li><b>Open/Undecided</b></li>
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<p>Applications will be accepted starting on December 1 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis through January 31, 2026. Arnold &amp; Porter appreciates the importance of law school finals. We encourage students to submit their applications at their convenience as their finals schedule allows. We anticipate most interviews will take place in January and February. Students should submit their law school transcripts via our application portal as soon as possible.</p>
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The weekly salary for this position is $4,327.</p></div><p></p>

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