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Our Summer Associate Program is designed to give law students a realistic look into our practices with opportunities to learn what associate life is like and exposure to our greatest asset—our people.

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<p class="wp-block-contentpilot-introduction">Our Summer Associate Program is designed to give law students a realistic look into our practices with opportunities to learn what associate life is like and exposure to our greatest asset—our people.</p>

At BakerHostetler, our well-rounded summer program offers students with the training, experience, and confidence necessary to begin the journey to become great lawyers who will enjoy their colleagues and their work.

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<p>At BakerHostetler, our well-rounded summer program offers students with the training, experience, and confidence necessary to begin the journey to become great lawyers who will enjoy their colleagues and their work.</p>

<p>“In addition to being an incredibly well organized and implemented program (with so many fun events and social opportunities), the substance of the work and the chance to work on practical skills was absolutely invaluable.”</p>

Former summer associate

<p>“I had such an amazing experience here. … This was exactly the kind of experience I was looking for. I feel ready to take on my third year of law school and actual practice after passing the Bar.”</p>

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Our Orange County office is excited to be hosting its inaugural summer associate program in 2025. The program will be 10 weeks long, starting in May and concluding by the end of July. During this time, students will participate in firmwide and local trainings where they will learn important skills essential to be a successful attorney.&nbsp;

<p>Our Orange County office is excited to be hosting its inaugural summer associate program in 2025. The program will be 10 weeks long, starting in May and concluding by the end of July. During this time, students will participate in firmwide and local trainings where they will learn important skills essential to be a successful attorney.&nbsp;</p>

At BakerHostetler, we strive to provide a balance of interesting and challenging work coupled with fun and exciting social events. Our summer class is comprised of predominantly second-year law students who are at the top of their classes. The Orange County office plans to hire 2 summer associates. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and law school transcript through our online application: <a href="https://bhrecruiting.bakerlaw.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BH Student Online Application</a>.

<p>At BakerHostetler, we strive to provide a balance of interesting and challenging work coupled with fun and exciting social events. Our summer class is comprised of predominantly second-year law students who are at the top of their classes. The Orange County office plans to hire 2 summer associates. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and law school transcript through our online application: <a href="https://bhrecruiting.bakerlaw.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BH Student Online Application</a>.</p>

Work Assignment

Summer associates work on projects assigned directly by various lawyers in the office. The projects are real work assignments, identical to those that would be given to associates and are not limited to any type of work or practice area.&nbsp; Summer associates throughout the firm have completed the following projects in previous years:

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<p>Summer associates work on projects assigned directly by various lawyers in the office. The projects are real work assignments, identical to those that would be given to associates and are not limited to any type of work or practice area.&nbsp; Summer associates throughout the firm have completed the following projects in previous years:</p>

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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Attend Negotiations, Arbitrations, Mediations, Trials and Other Court Proceedings</td><td>Draft and Respond to Discovery Requests</td><td>Research and Preparation for Oral Argument</td></tr><tr><td>Treatise Updates with Authorship Credit</td><td>Client Meetings and Calls</td><td>Draft Pleadings such as Motion in Limine, Motion for Summary Judgement and Motion to Compel</td></tr><tr><td>Attend Court Proceedings</td><td>Pro Bono Volunteer Experiences and Initiatives</td><td>Practice Group Meetings and Trainings</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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<details class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion"><summary><h2 class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__title">Work Assignment</h2></summary><div class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__content"><p>Summer associates work on projects assigned directly by various lawyers in the office. The projects are real work assignments, identical to those that would be given to associates and are not limited to any type of work or practice area.&nbsp; Summer associates throughout the firm have completed the following projects in previous years:</p><figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Attend Negotiations, Arbitrations, Mediations, Trials and Other Court Proceedings</td><td>Draft and Respond to Discovery Requests</td><td>Research and Preparation for Oral Argument</td></tr><tr><td>Treatise Updates with Authorship Credit</td><td>Client Meetings and Calls</td><td>Draft Pleadings such as Motion in Limine, Motion for Summary Judgement and Motion to Compel</td></tr><tr><td>Attend Court Proceedings</td><td>Pro Bono Volunteer Experiences and Initiatives</td><td>Practice Group Meetings and Trainings</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div></details>

Training

We recognize that training is a critical component in every attorney’s professional development. Recent firmwide training sessions throughout the summer included:

<p>We recognize that training is a critical component in every attorney’s professional development. Recent firmwide training sessions throughout the summer included:</p>

<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Negotiation Workshop</td><td>Pro Bono Discussion</td><td>Law Firm Economics</td></tr><tr><td>Timekeeping</td><td>Ethics &amp; Professional Liability</td><td>Practice Group Overview</td></tr><tr><td>Trial Training 101</td><td>Respectful Workplace Training</td><td>Legal Content &amp; Research Services</td></tr><tr><td>Wellness Seminar</td><td>Q&amp;A with Firm Chairman Paul Schmidt</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<details class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion"><summary><h2 class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__title">Training</h2></summary><div class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__content"><p>We recognize that training is a critical component in every attorney’s professional development. Recent firmwide training sessions throughout the summer included:</p><figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Negotiation Workshop</td><td>Pro Bono Discussion</td><td>Law Firm Economics</td></tr><tr><td>Timekeeping</td><td>Ethics &amp; Professional Liability</td><td>Practice Group Overview</td></tr><tr><td>Trial Training 101</td><td>Respectful Workplace Training</td><td>Legal Content &amp; Research Services</td></tr><tr><td>Wellness Seminar</td><td>Q&amp;A with Firm Chairman Paul Schmidt</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div></details>

Mentoring

We assign a partner to supervise the summer associates and help them manage their workloads. Each summer associate is also paired with a mentor lawyer. Mentors assist their mentees in acclimating to the firm and answer questions regarding assignments, the summer program or any other questions that may arise during the summer.

<p>We assign a partner to supervise the summer associates and help them manage their workloads. Each summer associate is also paired with a mentor lawyer. Mentors assist their mentees in acclimating to the firm and answer questions regarding assignments, the summer program or any other questions that may arise during the summer.</p>

<details class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion"><summary><h2 class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__title">Mentoring</h2></summary><div class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__content"><p>We assign a partner to supervise the summer associates and help them manage their workloads. Each summer associate is also paired with a mentor lawyer. Mentors assist their mentees in acclimating to the firm and answer questions regarding assignments, the summer program or any other questions that may arise during the summer.</p></div></details>

Social Events

Just as our summer associates will experience hard work, they will also enjoy the camaraderie that comes with being part of BakerHostetler.&nbsp; Each office holds a number of social events throughout the summer. Events may include dinner parties, live theatre performances, movie nights, hands-on cooking classes, sporting and recreational activities and other casual get-togethers. These events enable summer associates and attorneys to get to know one another socially in a relaxed atmosphere.

<p>Just as our summer associates will experience hard work, they will also enjoy the camaraderie that comes with being part of BakerHostetler.&nbsp; Each office holds a number of social events throughout the summer. Events may include dinner parties, live theatre performances, movie nights, hands-on cooking classes, sporting and recreational activities and other casual get-togethers. These events enable summer associates and attorneys to get to know one another socially in a relaxed atmosphere.</p>

<details class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion"><summary><h2 class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__title">Social Events</h2></summary><div class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__content"><p>Just as our summer associates will experience hard work, they will also enjoy the camaraderie that comes with being part of BakerHostetler.&nbsp; Each office holds a number of social events throughout the summer. Events may include dinner parties, live theatre performances, movie nights, hands-on cooking classes, sporting and recreational activities and other casual get-togethers. These events enable summer associates and attorneys to get to know one another socially in a relaxed atmosphere.</p></div></details>

Learning Opportunites

Our goal is to give each summer associate the best experience we can while they are with us. Summer associates often accompany lawyers to a variety of client-related events.&nbsp; Below are just some of the valuable experiences provided to our summer associates:

<p>Our goal is to give each summer associate the best experience we can while they are with us. Summer associates often accompany lawyers to a variety of client-related events.&nbsp; Below are just some of the valuable experiences provided to our summer associates:</p>

<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Trials</td><td>Arbitrations</td><td>Negotiations</td></tr><tr><td>Depositions</td><td>Client Meetings &amp; Calls</td><td>Board Meetings</td></tr><tr><td>Attend Court Proceedings</td><td>Pro Bono Volunteer Experiences and Initiatives</td><td>Practice Group Meetings &amp; Trainings</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<details class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion"><summary><h2 class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__title">Learning Opportunites</h2></summary><div class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__content"><p>Our goal is to give each summer associate the best experience we can while they are with us. Summer associates often accompany lawyers to a variety of client-related events.&nbsp; Below are just some of the valuable experiences provided to our summer associates:</p><figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Trials</td><td>Arbitrations</td><td>Negotiations</td></tr><tr><td>Depositions</td><td>Client Meetings &amp; Calls</td><td>Board Meetings</td></tr><tr><td>Attend Court Proceedings</td><td>Pro Bono Volunteer Experiences and Initiatives</td><td>Practice Group Meetings &amp; Trainings</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div></details>

Inclusion

BakerHostetler is deeply committed to inclusion at all levels. We embrace people of all backgrounds as essential to the success of our firm, our clients and our community.

<p>BakerHostetler is deeply committed to inclusion at all levels. We embrace people of all backgrounds as essential to the success of our firm, our clients and our community.</p>

<details class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion"><summary><h2 class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__title">Inclusion</h2></summary><div class="wp-block-contentpilot-accordion__content"><p>BakerHostetler is deeply committed to inclusion at all levels. We embrace people of all backgrounds as essential to the success of our firm, our clients and our community.</p></div></details>

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Orange County Summer Associate Program