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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, collegial 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; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; London; and Toronto offices, where 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

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 Diversity Fellowship

At Paul, Weiss, diversity, equity and inclusion defines 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 Diversity Fellowship. » learn more

E-Verify Participant

Paul, Weiss is an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in E-Verify. » learn more

1L Diversity Program

Our 2023 1L Diversity Summer Program offers a select group of diverse first-year law students the opportunity to work at Paul, Weiss during their 1L summer. » learn more

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