Choate, Hall & Stewart

• “I was often considered a member of the team I was on and was given substantive assignments as a member of the team.”
• “Strong substantive work across departments.”
• “Even though my deal teams were busy, they all took the time to get me involved. I was contributing to the deals right away, and I got experience with junior tasks that I would be responsible for when I started full-time.”
• “There were lots of training sessions with various associates and partners of the firm regarding tips and tricks for being an associate and for working in our desired department.”

• “The firm did a good job of fostering an environment where we wanted to get to know different attorneys and other summer associates at summer events. The camaraderie amongst my summer class was great and continued into my associate class. We often would get together and do a good job of keeping in touch.”
• “One or two social events per week allowed for consistent interaction with firm attorneys and the development of camaraderie among the summer class.”
• “It was great, even for the hybrid environment. Associates would regularly take us out for coffees to discuss the experience, we had at least one social event a week, and I felt a part of the firm.”

• “Practicing at my firm is similar to what I expected it to be. I have been able to try different practice groups while also getting to focus on the work that I am interested in. Something that did not comport with my expectations was how much the work can ebb and flow throughout the year. I was told that it could but did not have a good sense of how much until I started working.”
• “I was surprised to see how much I was allowed to get involved. When I joined a new deal team, they all were supportive of me taking on assignments and provided me with the guidance I needed to produce useful work products.”
• “Choate has been as promised!”
• “Summer gave a good exposure to the type of work I do now.”

• “My favorite summer event was a paint-and-sip night that we did with our summer associate class.”
• “Bowling.”
• “Jeopardy night!”
• “I enjoyed the cooking class at Action Kitchen, which is one of those locations where you split into groups and you each cook a part of a meal in a gourmet kitchen set up with professional chefs as instructors and assistants. At the end, the whole group eats all the food that was cooked. It was a great ice-breaker event, and you got to see people acting in a more casual, intimate environment.”

Each year, Choate recruits an exceptionally talented, accomplished, and diverse summer class. Our summer program is designed to prepare this group for a successful career when they return to the firm after law school. The firm’s program includes intensive training from day one (on-the-job and formal sessions) and an opportunity to receive substantive, individualized opportunities to do impactful work for our clients. Our balanced associate-to-partner ratio ensures that summer associates work directly with partners and associates at all levels. As part of our strong commitment to mentoring, each summer associate is assigned three mentors: a partner mentor, a mid-level associate mentor, and a junior associate mentor with whom they meet routinely. In addition to client work and training and mentoring, summer associates build lasting relationships in the Choate and Boston communities through social events, volunteer and pro bono experiences.