Nixon Peabody LLP

• “Attorneys set aside meaningful substantive research and writing projects. Projects were intended to give summer associates the opportunity to understand the work of different practice groups.”

• “It was a small summer associate program, but there were several events, [and they were] well-attended by other associates that provided opportunities to develop mentor relationships with more-senior associates.”

• “While there was a list of practice areas to state a preference for, there were only three out of the five that were actually looking to place a first-year associate. While I was not placed in my top selection, I have enjoyed the work I am doing now and really enjoying working with the team that I am on. I was unable to work intensely with this team during my summer, but they did give me a good picture of the work that they do and the expectations of the group.”

Our summer associates provide legal research, writing, discovery, and other substantive support for attorneys. Summer associates work on a variety of assignments in multiple practice areas. Our summer program features smaller cohorts and more direct individual and small-group interaction with attorneys. Summer associates receive substantive feedback on assignments, along with mentoring, training, and client-facing opportunities. Associate mentors provide guidance, and participants receive both discrete, scenario-based feedback and formal reviews. Nixon Peabody also hosts training sessions, which cover attorney development and retention team and other key topics. Summer associates are also invited to attend social and professional events, allowing them to experience associate life at Nixon Peabody.