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Summer Program at Latham & Watkins

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New York, NY 10020
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Summer Program Overview


Our summer program gives you a sense of life as a junior associate at Latham. As a summer associate, you will meaningfully contribute through our Unassigned Program, which empowers you to explore our 50+ practices and participate in pro bono matters. Demonstrating unparalleled strength across areas of law, Latham has earned 25 Vault Practice Area rankings — more than any other firm in the country. A network of mentors will answer your questions and help guide you through the summer. A highlight of our summer program, Summer Academy, brings you together with summer associates from acro...

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No. of Summer Associates (2024)

323 total (291 2Ls; 32 1Ls)

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No. of 2L Offers (2023)

279 out of 280

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Summer Program Length

10 weeks
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No. of Summer Associates (2024)

323 total (291 2Ls; 32 1Ls)

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No. of 2L Offers (2023)

279 out of 280

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Summer Program Length

10 weeks


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1L Summers

Yes


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Assigned to Specific Practice Area

No


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Split Summer with Another Firm

Case by Case


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Split Summer with Another Office

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When Does Firm Begin Accepting Resumes for Summer Program

Through Latham Early Application Days (LEAD), candidates can apply early to the firm’s 2L summer program starting on June 10 to June 17. By participating in LEAD, candidates will receive a decision earlier in the process. Key dates and general applications can be found at the firm’s website. Candidates can register for a notification via the firm’s website for when 2025 applications go live.


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Summer Associate Salary

$9,375/semi-monthly



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Summer Program Contact

James Boyle


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Offices with Program

Austin

Summer Program Overview


Our summer program gives you a sense of life as a junior associate at Latham. As a summer associate, you will meaningfully contribute through our Unassigned Program, which empowers you to explore our 50+ practices and participate in pro bono matters. Demonstrating unparalleled strength across areas of law, Latham has earned 25 Vault Practice Area rankings — more than any other firm in the country. A network of mentors will answer your questions and help guide you through the summer. A highlight of our summer program, Summer Academy, brings you together with summer associates from acro...

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No. of Summer Associates (2024)

323 total (291 2Ls; 32 1Ls)

More

No. of 2L Offers (2023)

279 out of 280

More

Summer Program Length

10 weeks
More

No. of Summer Associates (2024)

323 total (291 2Ls; 32 1Ls)

More

No. of 2L Offers (2023)

279 out of 280

More

Summer Program Length

10 weeks


More

1L Summers

Yes


More

Assigned to Specific Practice Area

No


More

Split Summer with Another Firm

Case by Case


More

Split Summer with Another Office

Case by Case


More

When Does Firm Begin Accepting Resumes for Summer Program

Through Latham Early Application Days (LEAD), candidates can apply early to the firm’s 2L summer program starting on June 10 to June 17. By participating in LEAD, candidates will receive a decision earlier in the process. Key dates and general applications can be found at the firm’s website. Candidates can register for a notification via the firm’s website for when 2025 applications go live.


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Summer Associate Salary

$9,375/semi-monthly



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Summer Program Contact

James Boyle


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Offices with Program

Austin

Survey Says


Training & Assignments

  • “The firm gave us real substantive work assignments instead of made-up ones, making the transition to a full-time associate easier in hindsight.”
  • “I was able to work on real assignments and continue some of that work when I joined the firm full time. I received extensive training, mentorship, and access to partners.”
  • “During my summer, work assignments...