About the role#
Butler Snow is accepting applications for the 2027 Summer Associate Program. This six-week program runs from mid-May through the end of June. The firm uses this program as its primary method for hiring new law graduates.
What you'll do#
Summer Associates work on real matters for real clients. You will receive the same type of assignments as our first-year associates. We encourage you to explore different practice areas by taking on a variety of tasks and working with attorneys across our practice groups. This helps you determine which area of law is a good fit for you. You will also gain hands-on experience by attending depositions, hearings, and client negotiations. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on pro bono matters.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a 1L law student.
Location & details#
- Location: Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid position
About Butler Snow LLP
Butler Snow LLP is a legal services firm founded in 1954. It operates with a team of over 700 employees across numerous offices in the United States, London, and Singapore. The firm provides business law and litigation services to a client base that ranges from emerging start-ups to Fortune 1000 companies. Its practice areas cover fields such as tax law, intellectual property, public finance, and government relations.
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