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Summer Associates Program

Horvitz & Levy LLP's summer associate program introduces law students to the practice of civil appellate law. Summer associates assist the firm's attorneys in on-going cases by conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda, often in connection with issues of first impression.

In addition, summer associates generally have the chance to observe and participate in the oral argument process by independently evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of appeals, updating the case law cited in the briefs, participating as judges in moot courts, and attending the arguments.

Summer associates may also assist in preparing articles for publication, developing materials for lecture and seminar presentations, reviewing and analyzing legislative history, and researching recent jury verdicts. Finally, opportunities for involvement in pro bono projects are often available.

The program affords law students an excellent opportunity to develop lawyering skills. An attorney mentor provides ongoing guidance throughout the summer. Other attorneys supervise research and writing by summary associates and provide substantive feedback when projects are completed. We also conduct an end-of-summer review.

The firm typically hires three law students every summer. Because of the nature of our appellate practice, we focus on legal research, analysis and writing skills in evaluating candidates for the summer associate program. (See our hiring criteria for attorneys generally.) The application process begins with submission of a resume and writing sample of 5-10 pages to the firm's summer associate coordinator. If an applicant's credentials and writing skills appear to meet our hiring criteria, we schedule an interview and request submission of a law school transcript.

Resumes and writing samples submitted by mail should be sent with a cover letter to the Summer Associate Coordinator. Resumes and writing samples may also be submitted by e-mail to the Summer Associate Coordinator.