BakerHostetler

• “We are assigned a work coordinator and a program supervisor, with weekly meetings with the coordinator and monthly meetings with the supervisor. We have a summer associate work portal through which we get assignments and performance reviews from attorneys we’ve worked with. Some clients won’t work with summer associates, but often attorneys will find some research project or other nonbillable work to do that’s still helpful.”
• “The work assignments provided were substantive in nature and client-facing in certain instances. The assignments were hands-on training experiences that contributed greatly to my success at the firm as a returning associate.”
• “The firm had a centralized workflow system to provide assignments. Some of the work was substantive, some was busywork at times. Partners were very kind in providing instructions for assignments and maintained an open door policy.”
• “My summer associate program felt like I was a first-year associate with added social activity. I participated in writing briefs, substantive research, and a lot of one-on-one time with various partners. It was a great experience, and I felt prepared coming in as a first year. If anything, it was a bit overwhelming to have to do so much work as a summer along with the social obligations.”

• “The firm provided ample social events over the summer to facilitate networking opportunities and camaraderie. The events were well-organized and appropriate.”
• “The program hosted weekly events, and we were heavily encouraged to meet with firm attorneys for coffees, lunches, etc. My summer associate class developed a super tight-knit bond, and it's been exciting to grow with them as actual associates.”
• “Great diversity of summer events, most of which are not alcohol-centered, which was appreciated. Attendance at the events by partners and associates was clearly a priority, as there was always a good presence.”
• “The social events were fun, and the attorneys are all genuinely kind people. People enjoy going into the office and interacting. There wasn't a single day I didn't want to go in for work.”

• “The summer program provided the option of a regimented central staffing option for getting more assignments. It helped get work from a variety of areas and people, allowing us to pick up work from those we may not have had the chance to talk to at an event. Going from that assignment process to a free market as a first-year associate was a shock and steeper learning curve than anticipated.”
• “The summer associate experience was very reflective of what it is like to practice as an attorney here. One of the things that has most surprised me has been the flexibility of the work schedule, work-life balance, and ability to work out of different offices across the country.”
• “My experience has stayed relatively the same. They did not create a fictitious experience for us to believe in as summers. People at BakerHostetler are as nice and warm and enjoyable as they were when I was a summer, everyone treats each other with grace and respect, and my practice area has stayed the same. I am very grateful.”
• “There are no ways in which my experience differs from my expectations in the areas listed above. People are accommodating to the work I want to do, the people I want to work with, and with allowing me to have control over my practice, even as a first year. All of which is pleasantly surprising. …”

Our multifaceted summer associate program will give you a taste of what it's like to work at a top law firm, offering real-world experience in a range of disciplines and providing many opportunities to connect with our lawyers, clients, and other summer associates. Throughout the summer, you will participate in a firmwide summer training program, as well as conferences, practice group sessions, depositions, trials and other court proceedings, labor arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and business transaction closings. Work assignments are closely monitored to ensure that you work on multiple projects with a variety of lawyers in different practice areas.

You will be partnered with mentors, oftentimes former summer associates, who help facilitate introductions to other attorneys in your office and offer advice and insight on our firm, culture, and clients. Both formal and informal feedback is provided throughout the summer.