About the role#
Butler Snow is accepting applications for the 2027 Summer Associate Program. This is a six-week program running from mid-May through the end of June. The firm uses this program as its primary method for hiring new law graduates. You will work on real matters with real clients, receiving the same types of assignments as our first-year associates.
What you'll do#
- Complete assignments across various practice areas.
- Collaborate with attorneys across all firm offices.
- Explore multiple practice groups to identify your professional interests.
- Gain hands-on experience by attending depositions, hearings, and client negotiations.
- Contribute to pro bono matters.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a 1L law student.
- A cover letter.
- An updated resume.
- A current transcript.
Location & details#
- Location: Ridgeland, Mississippi.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, 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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