2027 Summer Associate Program

Summer Associate Program +

Venable's Summer Associate Program is a very important source for associate hiring. Our program is designed to give summer associates a realistic depiction of what everyday life is like as a junior associate. We currently have summer programs in our Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Tysons, and Washington, DC offices.

Assignments

Summer associates receive real work assignments on behalf of real clients—the same type of assignments our junior associates receive throughout the year. Assignments range from research and memos to presentations for a client, from rush assignments to ongoing projects.

Although each office has a slightly different assignment process, we make sure our summer associates receive work in the practice areas that are of interest to them. We do not do a formal rotation, which allows our summer associates to explore various practice areas of their choosing. In addition to work assignments, we encourage participation in "take-alongs," which can include attending hearings, spending the day in court, or sitting in on a transaction closing.

Feedback

Upon the completion of each assignment, summer associates are evaluated by the assigning attorney. In addition, our hiring partner and recruitment team meets with each summer associate for a midsummer and end-of-summer review.

Social Events

Venable strives to maintain a balance between work and social events for the duration of the summer program. Informal dinners, happy hours, and lunches are some of the best ways for the summer associates to get to know our attorneys. In addition, we host a number of formal events, which vary by office.

Take a Lawyer to Lunch

The "Take a Lawyer to Lunch" program encourages summer associates to spend time with partners whose practice areas are of particular interest to the summer associate. Get to know experienced lawyers and enjoy lunch on us.

How to Apply +

Applications for our 2027 Summer Associate Program are now open. As students enter a busy point in the semester, we remain committed to a recruitment process that supports the increased end-of-term demands. We will offer flexible interview scheduling to be mindful of exam and study commitments.

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Law school transcript (if not yet available, students may submit it later to complete their application)
• Writing sample
• *For IP candidates:* Undergraduate transcript

Locations

Venable’s 2027 Summer Associate Program is currently accepting applications for the following offices: Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Tysons, and Washington, DC.

Interviews

Candidates will be interviewed continuously beginning in December, with scheduling designed to fit around their academic schedule. Call-back interviews generally last two to three hours, and, typically, you will meet with attorneys for approximately thirty minutes each. If you are interested in particular practice areas or have questions that may be best addressed by particular lawyers, please let us know, and we will work hard to accommodate those requests.

Offers

Offer decisions will be finalized once candidates submit their first-semester transcripts, including fall 2025 grades. Following your interview, your recruiter will let you know when you should expect to hear from us. The Hiring Committee makes an effort to get back to each candidate as quickly as possible.