Polsinelli

• “As a summer, I felt like I was creating work product that was actually beneficial to and being used by the assigning attorneys.”
• “It was a pretty even split between research assignments and projects where a large quantity of paperwork needed to be inventoried and/or organized. It was sometimes substantive. And I always felt like I had the support and appreciation of the assigning and supervising attorney.”
• “The firm allowed summer associates to work across all practice groups and take on a variety of assignments. I felt challenged by the work that I did and felt like it prepared me for the work I would take on as a first-year associate.”
• “Like most things, everyone's experience will differ, but I generally felt like some of the projects I worked on were similar to that of a first-year attorney (research, compilation of agreements, etc.).”

• “There were, at least, weekly social events, which were always well-planned and often well-attended by firm attorneys. And my group of summer associates got along very well, and we are still friends.”
• “The firm makes sure that there are a variety of events for summer associates to attend. The firm encourages attorneys to attend so that summer associates can start building relationships at the firm.”
• “Polsinelli does a really good job of having summer events with their firm clients. This highlights the importance of these relationships and shows the value that attorney-client relationships can improve the community.”
• “The firm did not overload the calendar with social events, which I appreciated. I know some firms have events three times per week, which is a little unrealistic.”

• “The firm and the office were very clear that the summer associate work and lifestyle were [to be] an introduction to the office culture and type of work and [to encourage] forming relationships with coworkers. There was no expectation as a summer to work evenings or weekends. But it was mentioned that those would be potential [expectations] as an associate.”
• “Different: You need to be more proactive and responsible to solicit and gather feedback. Pleasant surprise: Given substantive legal work and client face time [in the first year].”
• “I think my experience as a summer associate was a fair representation of the work I do now, albeit it is harder to be an associate than a summer associate as there is more work to manage.”

• “Bowling, magic show.”
• “The diversity retreat is always the highlight of the summer. Truly a great way for the diverse summers, associates, and shareholders from all offices to interact and network.”
• “I enjoyed the dinners that we had (one at an attorney's home and one at a restaurant), as they were well-attended and great ways to really get to know people. I also enjoyed some of the active events such as the ax throwing event and the escape room event, which were fun ways to interact in a different environment.”
• “Nashville Symphony or Cheekwood Botanical Gardens.”

Polsinelli’s summer associate program provides law students an opportunity to work alongside associates and shareholders for ten weeks. Roles and responsibilities of a summer associate include, but are not limited to, drafting a variety of legal documents such as motions, memos, and organizational documents; interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations; examining legal and other data to determine strategies for clients; and analyzing the probable outcomes of cases, negotiations and other legal transactions. Summer associates will gain exposure to a variety of practice areas and will participate in training and educational programs designed specifically for their integration and professional enrichment. Additionally, summer associates will attend a summer associate retreat and have the opportunity to meet attorneys from throughout the firm at social events.

Polsinelli looks for motivated self-starters who have excellent academic credentials, and superior writing, communication, and problem-solving skills. Polsinelli values team-oriented individuals from a variety of backgrounds who share the entrepreneurial spirit of the firm.