1L Summer Associate
Short Hills, New Jersey
Nicole Gonzales
The Short Hills office of Dentons is seeking one first year law student with an interest in Litigation for our 2025 Summer Associate Program. The person hired in Short Hills will also participate in the LCLD 1L Scholars Program and will be eligible for the Dentons Scholars Award. The 1L Summer Associate is hired with the hope and expectation that the student will return to Dentons for their full 2L summer and become our colleague upon graduation from law school.
About Dentons
Dentons is place for those who are driven to challenge. To question. To break tradition. To define what law will look like next. To put your career firmly into fast-forward. Located in 200+ locations across 80+ countries, we are proud to be the world’s first polycentric global law firm. Learn more at students.dentons.com.
Dentons Summer Associate Program
The person hired in Short Hills will receive a paid position in our eight-week Summer Associate Program and be invited to participate in LCLD’s program components – the virtual summit, mock interviews, post-summit session, and LinkedIn group. The Dentons Summer Associate Program is designed with the tools you need to succeed. Our smaller class size allows for a more personalized experience. From mentorship to substantive training to opportunities to work on client matters, our program fosters your professional growth in ways that are engaging and informative. Summer Associates experience the energy, creativity and collegiality that defines life at Dentons.
Dentons Scholars Award
The person hired in Short Hills will be eligible for the Dentons Scholars Award (up to $10,000). After completing a successful first eight-week summer, including receipt and acceptance of an offer to return to Dentons for a second eight-week summer, the Scholar would receive $5,000. At the completion of a successful second eight-week summer at Dentons, including receipt and acceptance of an offer to join Dentons as an entry-level associate, the Scholar would receive an additional $5,000.
Program Requirements
Prior to the start of the program, applicants should have completed one full year at an ABA-accredited law school. At Dentons, there is no typical candidate—applicants of all backgrounds are considered and encouraged to apply. We seek individuals who share our interest in learning and our commitment to advancing inclusiveness in the legal profession. We are looking for candidates with strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and an impressive record of academic success and extracurricular achievement. It is also important that our Summer Associates work well on a team and have the drive to take on new responsibilities. The Short Hills summer associate position is specifically intended for those who plan to work in New Jersey upon graduation.
How To Apply
Applications must include a resume, first semester law school transcript, and a cover letter addressed to Nicole Gonzales, Legal Recruitment Coordinator. Please submit an application once you have all three documents. Interviews will take place in late January or early February 2025. Please contact Nicole at [email protected] with any questions.