At Morgan Lewis, we are proud that our summer program gives law students real-life insight into the workings of an established, international law firm and the chance to share our commitment to public and community service. Each participating office creates a unique program of events, giving summer associates a taste of life and work in that office. Select the office you are interested in to get more information:
- Boston
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Houston
- Irvine
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- New York
- Palo Alto
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Princeton
- San Francisco
- Washington, D.C.
Typical Office Events
- Dinners at partners' homes
- Lunch and learn programs
- Summer Associates-only luncheons and gatherings
- Baseball games, bowling and karaoke social events
- Wine tasting, cooking classes, and tours
What Former Summer Associates Have to Say
About the Program
- "It was really a wonderful experience. Everyone I met was welcoming and offered to answer any questions I had. The assignments I received provided me with a great insight into life as an associate at the firm." (Philadelphia)
- "The summer associate kick-off was the most memorable experience thus far. It's a unique opportunity to come together with all the summer associates firm wide and meet associates and partners from other offices. It's a great way to build firm unity and welcome summers to the firm." (New York)
- "An excellent firm with top lawyers and yet a very collegial and friendly environment. Definitely a place where the professional development, mentoring and training of junior associates is important to the firm and taken seriously. The summer associates are kept busy but not overworked and are involved in a good variety of projects." (Washington)
- "This is a wonderful summer program. Everyone who works here is very approachable, including the partnership. The firm has a professional but friendly feel. People genuinely seem to like coming to work and working with their peers. The firm has been very open with information about our class and job prospects." (Philadelphia)
- "Morgan Lewis is an excellent firm with intelligent and energetic people, interesting work, amazing pro bono opportunities, and a relaxed atmosphere." (Chicago)
- "I learned so much more this summer than I thought I would. I received challenging and interesting assignments, and had many opportunities to work with excellent partners." (San Francisco)
- "Morgan Lewis is a great place to work. The work is intellectually challenging, the people are welcoming, and the firm is honest and upfront with its attorneys." (Philadelphia)
- "It was a fantastic learning experience." (San Francisco)
- "The firm does very high-quality work and takes great effort in its recruitment process. A law student would be lucky to work here." (Washington, D.C.)
- "I had the perfect summer experience. I received substantive and varied work assignments from attorneys who were wonderful to work with. The summer events were extremely enjoyable and diverse. Most importantly, I really gained a sense of the firm culture at Morgan Lewis, and was impressed by the cohesiveness and friendly and professional atmosphere. I would definitely enjoy working as an attorney at Morgan Lewis. Thank you for a wonderful summer!" (New York)
About the Work
- "The substantive work has been extraordinary. All of our efforts contribute meaningfully to ongoing client work. We've also been afforded wonderful pro bono work opportunities." (Houston)
- "The work that summer associates are given is much more substantive than I ever anticipated it would be. We are working on pressing matters and are able to see how our research and writing fits into the bigger picture of the deal or litigation. It is very fulfilling, motivating, challenging, and not at all menial." (Philadelphia)
- "A very strong firm with a diverse practice. I was particularly impressed with the caliber of clients the firm represents and the complexity of the legal issues. As a summer, I worked on these cutting edge issues and participated in client meetings with high level executives. The partners had no hesitation in including me in these meetings or involving me in high-stake projects that were immediately important to the firm's major clients." (Palo Alto)
- "Pro bono work is encouraged and available. For a young attorney, it seems like the best of both worlds." (Los Angeles)
- "A lot of firms tell you during the interview process that you will get the opportunity to work on real assignments and don't mean it. Morgan Lewis, on the other hand, spoke the truth, as I prepared memos, met clients, and worked alongside partners and mid- to senior-level associates." (New York)
- "We were given real work that mattered to both the attorneys and the clients. I also felt that the assignments gave me a good introduction to the various practice groups." (Los Angeles)
- "My experience was wonderful. I was able to continue my connection with Morgan Lewis while doing important work in civil liberties. The firm's commitment to PICS was a significant factor in my coming to Morgan Lewis for the summer.... It truly sets the firm apart when a potential summer is looking at a bunch of quality firms that all start to look alike." (New York)
- "I love the opportunity to work on and contribute to fascinating pro bono projects this summer, it gave me a chance to do the sort of legal work that otherwise would have been unavailable." (Washington, D.C.)
About the People
- "Amazing people, hands down." (New York)
- "The firm has an excellent hands-on approach to mentoring that makes summers comfortable in approaching both partners and associates for help." (Palo Alto)
- "I was surprised in the amount of time associates and partners invested in meeting and mentoring the summer associates. I was really impressed by both the quality and quantity of mentorship at the firm." (Philadelphia)
- "Partners would consistently come into my office and check on me, and see how I enjoyed the work, and whether I had any questions." (Washington, D.C.)
- "The most memorable experience I had at Morgan Lewis this summer was having relaxed and exciting conversations with various partners at the firm." (Philadelphia)
- "Morgan Lewis is a top-notch firm, where you get the prestige of working for a large firm, but also are surrounded by down-to-earth people." (San Francisco)
- "The mentor program is wonderful. It not only gives summers a person to turn to with questions, but it also fosters office friendships." (Los Angeles)
- "I was genuinely surprised to find such an upbeat office atmosphere in the current state of the economy. In addition to being very pleasant to work with, the people are extremely helpful and actually want to teach when they can." (New York)
- "This is a great firm, with a great reputation, and a cohesive group of attorneys who really do get along well. I was surprised by how much everyone was willing to give candid advice." (Los Angeles)
- "The Firm is great. Members of the firm are hard-workers, are approachable, and maybe most importantly, really seem to enjoy working here and working with each other. The people make the firm." (New York)
- "The attorneys truly enjoy working with one another. It is obvious the attorneys are friends as well as colleagues and really care about one another." (Philadelphia)
- "I was surprised with how accommodating each attorney is, from first-year associate to managing partner." (Washington, D.C.)