Norton Rose Fulbright

• “Even as a summer associate, I was given opportunities to work directly with clients and do real client-facing work. The attorneys supervising me were quick to provide feedback and were invested in my growth in the legal profession.”
• “Summer associates receive substantive work assignments, including drafting motions and providing legal research support to attorneys, but also have opportunities to attend and support depositions, hearings, and trials. Substantive feedback is prioritized to let summers know how they are doing and how they can continue to improve.”
• “There were sufficient trainings to teach us the basics of working at the firm, such as how to bill, research, and save documents. The assignments I was given were reflective of the assignments I work on now as an associate. I gained substantive experience that prepared me for life as an associate.”
• “The work was well-distributed and reflected the sort of work that first-year associates at the firm get; it was not busy work or work created solely to keep summers busy. We were provided plenty of general trainings applicable across our practice group and given the resources necessary to succeed on particular work assignments.”

• “Our summer program is extremely fun and involves several events throughout the summer. The events are usually well-attended by associates and partners alike from all practice groups. My favorite summer event was a sushi-making class at a very popular local sushi restaurant.”
• “Summer events are planned for each week, both formal and informal. Informal activities include coffees, lunches, happy hours, etc., and some highlights of the formal events include karaoke night, a suite at an Astros game, theater tickets, and a wine-pairing tasting menu dinner. Summer classes are relatively small compared to those at other similarly sized firms, which allows strong bonds to form and a supportive environment among all summer associates.”
• “The social events were great, and a lot of attorneys made an effort to attend. Summer associates became quick friends, and there was no competition or hostility among the group. My favorite event was the pickleball tournament.”
• “We had great social events, from a box at a Yankees game, to a Broadway show, to a perfume-making event! Events were full of associates, partners, and summers. I still feel close to my summer class.”

• “I have had many more opportunities to work directly with clients than I thought I would at the first-year associate level. This is a pleasant surprise, and it reflects that the partners and senior associates will share opportunities with junior associates once trust is established. Everyone genuinely wants me to succeed, which motivates me to work harder and smarter.”
• “I was happily surprised that there has been lots of work and opportunity to connect with different partners and associates through the free market system. There are definitely higher expectations and more work now than as a summer, but now we get to follow through with matters more, so it is more cohesive.”
• “Attorneys were more intentional during the summer about giving context, updates on deals, and feedback on work. I have been surprised that I have been expected to complete work on projects with very little information about them. I am pleasantly surprised by the kindness of my peers and partners; the summer was not an act.”
• “I have even more freedom of choice over my work assignments than I thought. Unlike the stereotypical BigLaw firm culture, it is very easy here to say ‘no’ to assignments when my plate is full. Everyone is empathetic, kind, and reasonable.”

Our Summer Associate Program drives our hiring efforts and provides opportunities to learn what it is like to be a Norton Rose Fulbright lawyer. The Program includes substantive work projects, social events, and trainings that cover a range of subjects, including law-firm economics, practice-team presentations, and panel discussions on trending topics. In addition to client work, summer associates have work projects that focus on legal skills such as legal writing, due diligence, oral advocacy, and pro bono efforts. A key career-building element of the summer associate program is making lasting connections with our lawyers and other participants. We offer team-building and social activities that connect the lawyers and participants in the program across U.S. offices. Our lawyers work hard, but they also enjoy having fun and spending time with their colleagues.