1L Summer Associate 2027

Squire Patton Boggs • Washington DC, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking outstanding first-year law students for its 2027 Summer Associate Program in Washington, DC. Summer associates work on complex, high-level transactions, disputes, and policy matters across the firm’s practices and industries. A work allocation system provides opportunities to work on varied assignments and gain exposure to areas of interest. The program includes mentorship from partners and associates, workshops and seminars on legal writing, and pro bono opportunities.

Applicants should be rising 1L students at ABA-approved law schools with outstanding academic records. The firm values prior work experience, personal drive, legal acumen, client-service orientation, adaptability, discretion, thoughtful and creative problem-solving, communication skills, leadership, sound judgment, and commitment to teamwork and integrity. Foreign-language skills, multicultural experience before law school, and geographical ties are also valued or welcomed.

Applicants should submit a resume and a writing sample, preferably no longer than 10–12 pages, with a cover page describing the work and any changes made from its original format. A cover letter is optional. A law school transcript will be requested once available. Applicants seeking consideration for multiple offices should apply through the posting for their preferred office and note other offices of interest in the cover letter; multiple applications are not necessary. The salary for Summer Associates in Washington, DC is $9,375 semi-monthly.

Squire Patton Boggs LLP has more than 1,500 lawyers across more than 40 offices on four continents, providing legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The firm is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides equal consideration without regard to protected characteristics or conditions; its nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

Requirements

• Be a rising 1L student at an ABA-approved law school.
• Have a record of outstanding academic achievement; preference is given to candidates in the top 25% of their class or with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Demonstrate personal drive, legal acumen, and an approach to client service suited to becoming a trusted advisor and valuable colleague.
• Show adaptability, interest in the firm, discretion, and the ability to approach challenges thoughtfully and creatively.
• Demonstrate commitment to client service, legal research and writing skills, excellent communication skills, leadership ability, commitment to team success and integrity, and sound judgment.
• Submit a resume and a writing sample, preferably no more than 10–12 pages, with a cover page describing the piece and any modifications from its original format.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience prior to law school is highly valued.
• Foreign-language skills.
• Multicultural experience prior to law school.
• Geographical ties.
• A cover letter may also be submitted; applicants interested in multiple offices should express that interest in it.

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