The Parsons Behle & Latimer law firm offers a 1L and 2L Summer Associate Program for law students interested in developing their legal career. The program provides an opportunity to work alongside some of the best attorneys in the Intermountain West, serving sophisticated clients and gaining real-work experience in a private firm. The firm recruits from a diverse pool of students with the goal of them becoming practicing attorneys at Parsons.
- 1L and 2L Summer Associate Program offered by Parsons Behle & Latimer law firm
- Opportunity to develop legal career, serve sophisticated clients, and work alongside top attorneys in the Intermountain West
- Program aims to recruit diverse pool of first- and second-year law students to become practicing attorneys at Parsons
- Components of the program include mentorship, training, quality work, social activities, and feedback
- Summer associates are assigned a mentor and participate in writing workshops and legal training sessions
- Recruiting Committee ensures progress, work in desired practice areas, and integration into the Parsons community
- Program typically starts in late May or early June and lasts for 10-12 weeks
- Parsons has offices across the Intermountain West and practices nationally
- Firm values work-life balance and recognizes attorneys' diverse interests outside of work
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and actively works towards becoming a leader in this area
- Emphasizes community service and expects attorneys to be community leaders and give back through pro bono work
- Applications can be submitted via email to Susie Headlee, Director of Recruiting and Legal Services
- Deadline for 1L summer associate positions is January 31 of the year of the Summer Program
- Deadline for 2L summer associate positions is July 31 of the year prior to the Summer Program
- Applicants must have unrestricted U.S. employment authorization and be eligible to practice law in their preferred state following graduation.
