2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE UNDERWRITER Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

• “The assignments given to summer associates are actual client work, not hypothetical memos or agreements generated to keep summer associates busy. Assignments come from partners and associates on the team as workflow comes in rather than as pre-planned assignments. While the work is commensurate with what is expected from a summer associate, the attorneys evaluate summer associates in the same way an associate would be evaluated on their team. Additionally, depending on the nature of the work, summer associate is even allowed the opportunity to interact directly with clients.”
• “As a summer associate I handled substantive projects that were similar to things I handled when I began as a first year. Generally, they were projects that the deadline was not dire, but I was answering real questions that the partners needed answers to, and after each assignment, they sat down with me and went through what I did well and what I could improve on.”
• “The research questions were engaging, and the instructions were thorough, informative, and provided me with enough information and background facts to feel as though I could properly analyze the issue(s).”
• “Substantive work assignments; associates and partners were very accessible and gave lots of feedback. Firm really cares about their summers.”

• “The calendar of summer associate events is well-balanced between more formal cocktail parties and more casual recreational activities. Summer associates are taken out to lunch nearly every day by an attorney. Attorneys are in-office most days, despite summer vacations. Both attorneys and staff are excited to welcome summer associates and are always approachable points of contact.”
• “The firm had a robust social event program that allowed us to interact with current attorneys and other summer associates. The firm took feedback and added some requested events.”
• “The social events themselves were great, and a core group of younger associates attend most events, which was a great way to get to know folks and understand the firm dynamics. The summer associate camaraderie was also great, as we were all located in offices next to each other.”
• “There was a good mix of social activities including community service, drinks, dinners, outdoor activities, etc. Additionally, the activities foster a strong camaraderie among my summer associate class that has continued as we began at the firm.”

• “Now that I am an associate, I understand just how busy everyone actually is with work and juggling everything on their plate, which makes the moments people took to get to know me as a summer associate even more meaningful. The pace of work a summer associate is exposed to is simply not on par with the level an associate is expected to work at, so there is an adjustment factor there.”
• “I was surprised at how much nicer and more laid-back Hunton is compared to other firms. People are just nicer than the stories I have heard from some of my colleagues at other firms, which I appreciate. People also work collaboratively very well, and there is not a huge gulf between associates and partners. Partners are very approachable and treat you like a co-equal lawyer.”
• “If anything, I've been pleasantly surprised how much responsibility and substantive projects I was given quickly. I felt like a valued member of the team immediately. I work directly with the partners I was hired to work for and have strong mentorship relationships with them.”
• “I think the benefit to being a summer associate is that I understand the inner workings of the firm/knew many of my team members before starting. However, the nature of the work (pressure, last-minute natures), ability to work with numerous team members, etc., as a first-year associate is different than as a summer.”

Our Summer Program is a 10-week immersion in the real-world practice of law. Summer associates are active members of legal teams working on important projects. They receive focused leadership, client-service, and business development training. They are assigned mentors and coaches, participate in events and seminars, and are given individualized guidance on judicial clerkships, pro bono opportunities and other practical experiences that support client and firm goals while fostering professional development.