Law Students
Our 10-week Summer Associate Program gives students insight into the day-to-day experience of a first year Associate at Porter Hedges. To ensure a fulfilling experience, we intentionally assign substantive, challenging, and billable work aimed to develop and broaden skills. Summer Associates will experience our personal and entrepreneurial culture firsthand and learn more about why Porter Hedges is the perfect place to spend their career.
Apply to Our Summer Associate Program
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DATE
Monday, May 17 - Friday, July 23
Class Size
8-10 law students (1L and 2L)
Compensation
Our compensation package is competitive with that of other large firms in the downtown Houston market.
Assignments
There is no formal practice group rotation system. We'd rather our Summer Associates have the ability to receive assignments tailored to their specific practice group interests.
Mentoring
Each Summer Associate is assigned a Partner and Associate mentor to provide professional guidance and facilitate introductions within the firm.
Social Activities
We plan weekly social events and lunches inside and outside of the office in an effort to integrate our Summer Associates with our firm's culture and foster closer relationships.
First Year Forward
First Year Forward is our signature eight-month development program designed for all new associates joining the firm. The program equips first-year lawyers with practical skills in project management, the business of law, professional communication, timekeeping, and giving and receiving feedback, among other topics. Through interactive sessions taught by firm partners and associates, First Year Forward bridges the gap between law school and practicing law. It is the foundation for a confident, successful start to a career at Porter Hedges.
1L NextGen Fellowship
The Porter Hedges 1L NextGen Fellowship is awarded annually to a first-year law student who is committed to breaking barriers in the legal profession for the next generation. The fellowship provides the selected candidate the opportunity to receive up to $25,000 in stipends during their participation in the program. Additional details can be found here.
Summer Associates
Our 10-week Summer Associate Program gives students insight into the day-to-day experience of a first-year Associate at Porter Hedges. To ensure a fulfilling experience, we intentionally assign substantive, challenging, and billable work aimed to develop and broaden skills. Summer Associates will experience our personal and entrepreneurial culture firsthand and learn more about why Porter Hedges is the perfect place to spend their career.
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RECRUITING CONTACT |
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| Joseph L. Morrel Hiring Partner |
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Hear from our Summer Associates
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"The Summer Associate program was an incredible experience that taught me so much about legal field and what being an attorney at Porter Hedges would be like. I worked directly with Partners and Associates on numerous active client matters. I received beneficial feedback which helped me improve throughout the summer. My favorite event was the Progressive Dinner. I enjoyed having dinner at the attorneys homes and getting to know them and their families." Deena Chahadeh |
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Porter Hedges guarantees equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
