1L Summer Associate 2027

Squire Patton Boggs • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking outstanding first-year law students for its 2027 Summer Associate Program in Miami. Successful candidates will have strong academic records, a drive to learn, ambition, and a personable, team-oriented approach, with initiative and interest in building a legal career.

Summer associates work on complex, high-level transactions, disputes, and policy matters across the firm’s practices and industries. The firm’s work allocation system provides opportunities to take on a range of assignments and gain exposure to practice areas of interest. The program offers mentorship from partners and associates, workshops and seminars on legal writing, pro bono opportunities, and additional professional development experiences.

Applicants should be rising 1L students at an ABA-approved law school with outstanding academic achievement. The firm prefers candidates in the top 25% of their class or with a GPA of 3.5 or above, and values work experience gained before law school. Applicants should submit a resume and a writing sample, preferably no more than 10–12 pages, with a cover page describing the piece and any changes made from its original format. Cover letters are optional; a law school transcript will be requested once available. Candidates seeking consideration for multiple offices should apply through the posting for their preferred office and indicate other offices of interest in their cover letter.

Requirements

• Be a rising 1L student at an ABA-approved law school.
• Have a record of outstanding academic achievement.
• Demonstrate a drive to learn, ambition, initiative, adaptability, and interest in the firm.
• Show legal acumen, commitment to client service, discretion, and the ability to approach challenges thoughtfully and creatively.
• Have legal research and writing skills and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate leadership ability, commitment to team success and integrity, and sound judgment.
• Submit a resume and writing sample; the writing sample should preferably be no more than 10–12 pages and include a cover page describing the piece and any modifications from its original format.

Nice To Haves

• Class rank in the top 25% or GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Work experience prior to law school.
• Foreign language skills and multicultural experience prior to law school.
• Geographical ties.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex, high-level transactions, disputes, and policy matters across the firm’s practices and industries.
• Complete varied assignments through the firm’s work allocation system and gain exposure to practice areas of interest.
• Participate in mentorship, legal writing workshops and seminars, and pro bono opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed