2027 1L / 2028 2L Summer Associate: Houston

Baker McKenzie • Houston, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Baker McKenzie's Summer Associate Program introduces law students to legal practice and provides an opportunity to explore whether the Firm is the right place to begin their careers. Summer Associates receive a wide range of substantive practice assignments aligned with their interests and the Firm's needs, with work intended to reflect the caliber of work performed by the Firm's lawyers. They also collaborate across offices on a signature pro bono project serving vulnerable populations.

The program supports development through the Firm's Development Framework, regional trainings, mentorship, and networking activities with fellow Summer Associates, Partners, and Associates. Summer Associates may travel to a designated US office for a North America Summer Associate Meeting featuring skills-based and practice-based training and in-person networking. They may also be considered for the Client Scholars Program, which places Summer Associates in-house with a Firm client during the summer.

The position is for the 2027 1L / 2028 2L Summer Associate Program in Houston. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial undergraduate transcript. Selected 1L candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis from November 2026 through March 2027.

Requirements

• Demonstrated academic achievement, sound judgment, and discipline.
• Genuine interest in learning and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong analytical ability and practical problem-solving skills.
• Openness to exploring different practices, receiving feedback, and learning where one can thrive.
• Curiosity about cross-border work and comfort building relationships across offices and diverse cultures.
• Interest in developing AI fluency and innovation-minded client service.
• Interest in long-term development at Baker McKenzie and growing into a future associate and global lawyer.
• Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial undergraduate transcript.

Responsibilities

• Complete substantive legal practice assignments aligned with personal interests and the Firm's needs.
• Collaborate with Summer Associates across offices on a pro bono project providing legal services to vulnerable populations.
• Participate in development activities, including regional training, mentorship, networking, and the North America Summer Associate Meeting.
• Potentially work in-house with a Firm client through the Client Scholars Program.

Benefits

• Development Framework, regional trainings, and mentorship programs.
• Networking activities with Summer Associates, Partners, and Associates.
• Opportunity to attend the North America Summer Associate Meeting for skills-based and practice-based training and in-person networking.
• Potential consideration for the Client Scholars Program, including an in-house summer placement with a Firm client.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern