About the role#
Butler Snow is accepting applications for the 2027 Summer Associate Program. This program lasts between six and ten weeks and begins in mid-May. It serves as our primary method for hiring new law graduates. You will gain exposure to our full-service firm, which operates across more than 25 offices in the United States and Europe.
What you'll do#
You will work on real matters for actual clients, receiving assignments similar to those given to our first-year associates. You are encouraged to explore various practice areas by taking on diverse assignments and working with attorneys across different practice groups. Your responsibilities include:
- Completing assignments across all of the firm's practice areas.
- Collaborating with different attorneys throughout our office network.
- Attending depositions, hearings, and client negotiations.
- Contributing to pro bono matters.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a 1L law student.
Location & details#
- Location: Ridgeland, Mississippi.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a 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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