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Summer Program Overview


Law students who join our Summer Associate Program experience the energy, creativity, and collegiality that defines life at Dentons. Our smaller class size allows for a more personalized experience. Summer Associates are paired with mentors who provide guidance and advice throughout the summer. In addition to a robust orientation, we offer practical training, including legal writing, ethics, and oral communication. In most cases, summer associates are assigned to a specific practice based on interests. Summer associates work side-by-side with Dentons attorneys to get involved with act...

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No. of Summer Associates (2023)

69 total (48 2Ls; 18 1Ls)

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No. of 2L Offers (2022)

57 out of 58

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Summer Program Length

8 weeks (may vary slightly by market)
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No. of Summer Associates (2023)

69 total (48 2Ls; 18 1Ls)

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No. of 2L Offers (2022)

57 out of 58

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Summer Program Length

8 weeks (may vary slightly by market)


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1L Summers

Yes


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Assigned to Specific Practice Area

Yes


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Split Summer with Another Firm

Case by Case. Split summers in our Alabama offices


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Split Summer with Another Office

No


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When Does Firm Begin Accepting Resumes for Summer Program

We generally begin 2L recruitment July 1 and begin 1L recruitment December 1.


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Summer Associate Salary

Varies by location.



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Summer Program Contact

Annie Johnston


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Offices with Program

Atlanta


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Schools Visited for OCI

Brigham Young University (Marriott)


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Career Fairs Attended

LeGaL's LGBTQ Legal Career Fair

Summer Program Overview


Law students who join our Summer Associate Program experience the energy, creativity, and collegiality that defines life at Dentons. Our smaller class size allows for a more personalized experience. Summer Associates are paired with mentors who provide guidance and advice throughout the summer. In addition to a robust orientation, we offer practical training, including legal writing, ethics, and oral communication. In most cases, summer associates are assigned to a specific practice based on interests. Summer associates work side-by-side with Dentons attorneys to get involved with act...

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No. of Summer Associates (2023)

69 total (48 2Ls; 18 1Ls)

More

No. of 2L Offers (2022)

57 out of 58

More

Summer Program Length

8 weeks (may vary slightly by market)
More

No. of Summer Associates (2023)

69 total (48 2Ls; 18 1Ls)

More

No. of 2L Offers (2022)

57 out of 58

More

Summer Program Length

8 weeks (may vary slightly by market)


More

1L Summers

Yes


More

Assigned to Specific Practice Area

Yes


More

Split Summer with Another Firm

Case by Case. Split summers in our Alabama offices


More

Split Summer with Another Office

No


More

When Does Firm Begin Accepting Resumes for Summer Program

We generally begin 2L recruitment July 1 and begin 1L recruitment December 1.


More

Summer Associate Salary

Varies by location.



More

Summer Program Contact

Annie Johnston


More

Offices with Program

Atlanta


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Schools Visited for OCI

Brigham Young University (Marriott)


More

Career Fairs Attended

LeGaL's LGBTQ Legal Career Fair

Survey Says


  • “I was fortunate enough to handle substantive assignments related to my career interests while employed as a summer [associate] at Dentons. I felt adequately trained [and] supported by my work colleagues.”
  • “I appreciated that attorneys had prepared assignments for me to work on as a summer associate ahead of time. People were generally helpful in providing clear directions and feedback.”
  • “I was treated like a regular member of the office, handling real associate assignments, and billing meaningful hours. It made me feel valued as a te...