Norton Rose Fulbright

• “Summer associate program includes comprehensive training paired with detailed presentations regarding the different practice areas the firm offers. Work provided to summer associates is similar to the type of projects a first-year associate would receive.”
• “I had many opportunities to do substantive work that resulted in client deliverables and multiple state and federal court filings. The training and encouragement I received to be involved as a summer associate were incredible.”
• “I received a variety of different assignments within my chosen practice group as well as the opportunity to work with different practice groups to broaden my experiences and find out what interested me. Work coordinators were extremely helpful in identifying projects and connecting me with attorneys I was interested in working with.”
• “I received work assignments that gave me good exposure to my practice area of choice, and I got to work with a variety of people on really interesting projects.”

• “The firm does a great job of putting on fun social events like baseball games, concerts, dinners, and happy hours.”
• “Very well thought out events that permitted both one-on-one and group interactions, enabled cross-practice networking, and spaced out to allow personal time.”
• “The social aspects of the summer program were incredibly helpful in helping me to get to know the people on the team that I eventually joined. These interactions and the resulting relationships had a significant impact on my decision to join the firm.”
• “We had great social events during the summer program in which I was able to get to know many attorneys who I would otherwise not have had the opportunity to get to know. Everyone seemed to enjoy each other's company. I have always been treated kindly.”

• “The main difference is the responsibility you have. As an associate at Norton Rose Fulbright, you are often given a lot of responsibility quickly. This includes both developing the type of practice you are interested in and the substantive work itself.”
• “I like the work I'm doing as an associate much more than the work I had as a summer! You definitely have less supervision than you did as a summer and need to work harder to get your own work. But if you are someone who is good at making friends and asking for work, you will do great.”
• “I've been even more content than my summer experience led me to believe. I work with more individuals and on a broader scale of work but still feel the freedom to ask questions and seek feedback. Obviously there are fewer social events than there were in the summer, but I have just as much fun being around firm individuals as I did in my summer.”
• “What the firm presented as a summer associate pretty closely aligns with the experience I have had so far. Very collegial culture with respect for non-work commitments. I would say more people work from home than I expected as a summer associate. Sometimes it would be nice if more people were regularly in the office.”

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.