1. When should I apply for a summer associate position?
1L summer applications will be accepted November 1st through the beginning of February. 2L summer applications will be accepted June 1st through the end of August. Before submitting your application, please consult your school's recruitment policies regarding the timing of applications for summer employment to ensure compliance. Sign up to be reminded to apply.

2. What type of work will I do this summer?
As a Summer Associate, we want you to experience what it is like to be a lawyer within the office - both working with clients and getting to know our lawyers on a professional and personal level. To the extent possible, you will participate in client meetings, including closings and depositions. Social activities are also an important part of the Summer Program and another way for you get to know the people who may soon be your colleagues.

3. What is the average number of weeks that Summer Associates work?
Our Summer Associates are required to work for a minimum of eight weeks. With ten week Summer Programs in all seven domestic offices, the Summer Associates stay anywhere from 8-10 weeks, depending on the market, the Summer Associate’s year in law school and the Summer Associate’s additional work commitments.

4. Are Summer Associates exposed to multiple practice areas and lawyers?
Every Baker Botts office strives to give the Summer Associates exposure to their area of interest and to lawyers from all practice levels.

5. Are Summer Associates assigned mentors?
Just as our new lawyers are provided with mentors on day one, all Baker Botts’ Summer Associates are assigned an advisor team, made up of two or more mentors.

6. Will I be given feedback during the Summer Program?
Every Baker Botts Summer Associate will have a formal review halfway through the clerkship and then again at the end of the clerkship. Informal feedback will also be given by the assigning lawyers or the Summer Associate’s advisor team on a regular basis.

7. Does the firm encourage judicial clerkships?
Several of our lawyers have clerked for federal and state appellate and trial courts across the nation before working at Baker Botts. The firm appreciates the value of that experience and willingly assists interested Summer Associates with the application process. We also offer a clerkship bonus and give appropriate credit for the year spent clerking.

8. Does the firm encourage pro bono work?
Baker Botts strongly encourages our lawyers to devote time to pro bono legal work. Time recorded by the lawyers on pro bono matters is valued on an equal basis with legal services provided to fee-paying clients. You can find more information about our pro bono initiatives here.

9. When are offer decisions made?
All offers are extended at the end of the Summer Program or once the Summer Program has concluded.