We actively recruit students from across the country via on-campus interviews, job fairs and write-in applications. You may directly apply to our Summer Associate program via this link.

We look for individuals with strong academic credentials and varied experiences. Participation in law school activities (law review, moot court, etc.), strength of character, outstanding personal skills, demonstrated leadership and teamwork, a hunger for self-development, intellectual curiosity and a good sense of humor are must haves. Students who have applied energy towards building their skill set above and beyond the classroom are standouts for us. We also value community contributions, work experience and demonstrated initiative. We are seeking bright, well-rounded individuals with entrepreneurial spirits and strong critical thinking and writing skills. Ultimately, we are seeking talented students who have the potential to develop into exceptional attorneys. Throughout our search we weigh the following factors: exceptional academic achievement, participation in law school activities (law review, moot court), prior work experience, strong interpersonal skills and ties to the area.

We ask that you submit one application to the office location of your first preference. If you are selected to interview and are interested in other office locations, you can discuss this with the local recruiting contact.

Callback interview schedules differ by office. Please contact the local recruiting contact for further details.

Candidates will be notified by phone and/or email as soon as possible following their interview.

Yes. Reasonable travel expenses approved by the local recruiting contact will be reimbursed.

Our summer program runs for 10 weeks.

No.

Splitting between Reed Smith and another firm is not allowed.

Yes. Summer associates have the opportunity to do pro bono work in areas of pro bono legal service in which the firm participates.

Our goal is to provide summer associates with real work similar to what they would receive as a first or second year associate through our partnerships with our clients and our attorneys on projects. We also provide the summers a chance to get involved with real-life experiences through depositions, arbitrations, client meetings and judicial proceedings.

Reed Smith’s Learning & Development Summer Academy courses will supplement on-the-job training by covering development topics including Essentials of Effective Legal Writing, AI and Practical Law Training and Effective Presentation Skills.

The firm does not provide insurance or other benefits for summer associates or their dependents.