Open Positions

Summer Associate 2025

Squire Patton Boggs is looking for outstanding second-year law students to join our 2025 Summer Associate Program. Successful candidates will have a strong academic record, exhibit an inherent drive to learn and the ambition to succeed. They are well-rounded and personable team players who aim to take initiative throughout their legal career. We welcome individuals who will honor our commitment to diversity and inclusion, pushing our firm and the legal profession to continue making progress toward broader inclusion of the talents that women and underrepresented groups bring to the table.

Our summer associate program gives you the tools and the platform to take you to the personal and professional heights you want to reach. Your job duties as a summer associate will include working on complex, high-level transactions, disputes and policy matters across our network of practices and industries. We have a work allocation system that affords you the opportunity to work on various assignments and gain exposure to your practice areas of interest. During the program, you can expect to receive excellent mentorship at the partner and associate levels, have access to workshops and seminars on legal writing, pro bono opportunities, and much more.

Summer Associate opportunities are available in our Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Los Angeles, Phoenix, New York, and Washington DC Offices.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Rising 2L student at an ABA-approved law school.
• Record of outstanding academic achievement. Preference given to the top 25% of class or GPA of 3.5 and above.
• Work experience prior to law school is highly valued.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

We seek candidates whose personal drive, legal acumen, rich experience, and approach to client service will make them trusted advisors to clients, and valuable colleagues. Adaptability, interest in our firm, discretion, and the ability to approach challenges thoughtfully and creatively are additional key indicators of success.

Additional Skillsets

• Commitment to client service.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a commitment to team success and integrity are highly valued, as is sound judgment.
• Foreign language skills and multicultural experience prior to law school are a plus.
• Geographical ties.

The salary for summer associates in Los Angeles is $8,958.33 semi-monthly.

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About Squire Patton Boggs

With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. With expertise spanning all key sectors, the firm is also known for its preeminent public policy practice and deep-rooted relationships in Washington DC and Brussels.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.