At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear — to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a significant presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we are recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms. We understand the imperative for innovation, efficiency, and breakthrough performance facing today’s leading companies and what it takes to help them succeed. From practice achievements and press accolades to diversity recognition, our global awards and rankings reflect our dedication to both superior client service and the development of our 2,000 professionals.

Our Summer Associate Program serves as a cornerstone not just for the recruitment of outstanding associates, but for the future success of our firm. During the program, summer associates in each of our U.S. offices have the opportunity to work on several projects with different lawyers in a variety of practice areas. Summer Associates also observe and, when possible, assist in trials, hearings, depositions, and negotiations, and participate in client meetings and closings. At Paul Hastings, we aim to provide you with a realistic view of practicing law and from day one, give you the tools to take ownership of your career.

We are committed to the professional development and career aspirations of our associates. We encourage coaching conversations at the earliest stages of an associate's career and provide development programs to help you navigate your path, whether it leads you to partnership, in-house with a client, a position in government, or with another organization.

As a summer associate, you can expect:

Substantive and challenging work assignments, including Pro Bono matters
Mentoring from partners and associates
Collaborative work environment
Writing skills training
Guidance and detailed feedback on work product
Opportunities to network at various social events
Interactive training workshops including M&A and deposition skills

At our firm, we believe that building diverse teams rich in talent, experiences, and creativity is smart business. We seek students who exemplify the hallmarks of successful Paul Hastings associates: innovative, strong communication skills, achievement drive, interpersonal savvy, client service excellence and ability to be collaborative team members.

Students should be committed to working for a dynamic and entrepreneurial law firm on complex legal matters across practices and offices to help our clients overcome challenges and find innovative solutions to move their business forward. Law students with outstanding academic credentials, superior writing skills, Law Review, Journal, or Moot Court membership are preferred.

IP candidates should also meet the hiring criteria for the office in which they are interested:

New York – Seeking candidates with an undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in either the life or physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering or similar). Students with outstanding academic credentials, superior writing skills and scientific or engineering degree or demonstrated competency are preferred.

Palo Alto – Seeking candidates with a demonstrated interest in litigation and intellectual property. Students with outstanding academic credentials, superior writing skills, technical work experience, and strong ties to the Bay Area are preferred. A technical degree (electrical engineering or computer science) is not required, but is of interest.
Washington D.C. – Seeking candidates with an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Students with outstanding academic credentials, superior writing skills, and technical work experience are preferred.

The salary wage that we expect to pay for this position is $4,327 per week.

Paul Hastings LLP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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