As a summer associate at Paul, Weiss, you will be part of the team from day one, giving you the chance to experience our fast-paced, team-oriented work environment—and find out what it's like to be a lawyer at the firm. You’ll gain unparalleled experience working on complex, important matters for the biggest names in the business world; have a chance to explore a variety of practice areas, while honing your practical legal skills; and learn from the best through our comprehensive training and mentoring programs.
The Summer Associate Experience
When you summer with us, we take every opportunity to show you why your work matters and how it will make a difference. You will have the opportunity to build and shape your own summer experience through substantive assignments, robust training, multifaceted mentorship, client engagement and social events. » learn more
Our Summer Program Locations
Our summer program is based out of our New York; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Wilmington; and Toronto offices. During the program, summer associates experience what it is really like to work at Paul, Weiss, immersing themselves in each office’s key practice areas and getting to know the lawyers at each location. » learn more
1L Summer Program
Our 2025 1L Summer Program offers talented first-year law students the opportunity to work at Paul, Weiss during their 1L summer. Participants in the 1L Summer Program will be included in all aspects of the firm’s Summer Program including training, mentoring, work assignments and social activities. » learn more
2L Summer Application Process
Each year we participate in on-campus interview programs and resume collections at the nation’s most competitive law schools. We also encourage qualified applicants to apply directly via our online application portal. » learn more
2L Pauli Murray Fellowship
At Paul, Weiss, diversity, equity and inclusion define our culture. In celebration of the varied perspectives and backgrounds that enrich our profession and help us solve problems more effectively, we proudly offer the Pauli Murray Fellowship. » learn more
E-Verify Participant
Paul, Weiss is an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in E-Verify. » learn more