Law Students
Successful Futures Start Here
We see our summer associates as the future of our firm. So we want to make sure you thrive here. In a very real sense, choosing us means choosing yourself. Our 10-week summer associate program is an exceptional way to explore your interests, build career skills, and make lasting connections.
Summer Associate Program
Invested in You from the Start
Summer Associate Program
Invested in You from the Start
You will get engagement and involvement from the entire office to ensure your summer experience is a valuable one. The relatively smaller summer class size facilitates an opportunity to experience different types of practice areas.
— Kevin Cacabelos, Associate, San Francisco
Assignments Tailored to Your Interests
Whether you want to pursue a specific practice area in depth or try out different interests, we help you design the summer experience you want. You'll work closely with Crowell lawyers on real client matters, receiving ongoing feedback plus two formal evaluations to help you grow. Expect hands-on experience drafting motions, conducting research, negotiating contracts, interviewing witnesses, meeting clients, and observing and assisting senior lawyers in action.
I had the opportunity to work on a client alert for the Advertising and Media group. Up to that point, I did not have any experience in this area. But I found it extremely interesting and now I am building my practice within that practice. This single summer assignment changed the entire trajectory of my legal career.
— Roy Abernathy, Associate, Washington, DC
A Lasting Network
You'll often hear us say, “Collaboration Powers Success”—and that starts with our summer program. Former Crowell summer associates say the ties they forged in the summer have long-term career benefits. Across offices and practice areas, summer classmates continue to call on each other for ideas, support, and friendship for many years to come.
The sophisticated work of the government contracts practice brought me here, but the people and the opportunities keep me here.
— Lyndsay A. Gorton, Counsel, Washington, DC
Tools and Training
We pack the summer with workshops and in-house seminars to prepare you to be a better lawyer, which may include:
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Space to Connect
We want to know who you are beyond the work—and we want you to know us too. A wide array of social events and community service programs brings people together throughout the summer. Although these may vary from office to office, some common themes include:
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Industry-Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Crowell is a recognized leader in DEI innovation and advancement, from diversity retreats to a robust speaker series, to policies and practices that support challenging conversations and advance ambitious objectives. Our DEI program has won numerous awards—but even more important, it's won high praise from our lawyers and staff. Learn more about our DEI program.
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Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 1L Scholar Program
 | Crowell is honored to be part of the LCLD 1L Scholar program. Join the Summer Associate Program in the Washington, DC office for five weeks and then work with a Crowell client for the remaining five. The program includes special networking and mentoring opportunities, as well as all Summer Associate training and events. Apply now. |
