The Summer Associate Program is designed to provide a select group of law students with comprehensive exposure to Paul Hastings and our practice and is very important in our continuing development as a firm.

First and second year law students are interviewed and selected based on their academic achievement and the personal and professional competencies that are predictive of success at Paul Hastings. Over the course of the program, summer associates will have the opportunity to complete a variety of work assignments for different attorneys in a variety of practice areas. This exposure provides an excellent opportunity to experience firsthand the day-to-day practice of law. Students also typically have the opportunity throughout the summer to attend court and depositions; observe and assist in trials, hearings and negotiations; client meetings, closings and other such similar activities; and generally participate in day-to-day lawyer activities.