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2027 2L Summer Associate - Houston

BakerHostetler
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 2/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 2L Summer Associate - Houston position at BakerHostetler?

BakerHostetler is seeking rising 2L students (Class of 2028) to join our Firm's 2027 Summer Associate Program in Houston.

BakerHostetler’s summer program is designed to give law students exposure to many facets of the firm’s practice. Summer Associates attend Firmwide Summer Training Programs with a robust curriculum where they have the opportunity to interact with other Summer Associates across the firm. Additionally, in their local offices, they participate in conferences, practice group sessions, depositions, trials, and other court proceedings, labor arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and business transaction closings. We closely monitor work assignments to ensure that Summer Associates work on multiple projects with a variety of lawyers in different practice areas.

Qualifications Include

  • Superior academic records
  • Will have completed 2 years of law school prior to the 2027 Summer Program
  • High levels of initiative and motivation
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A strong work ethic
  • Extracurricular involvement and leadership experience

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • JD Transcript
  • Cover Letter
  • Writing Sample

Application Submission Information

If you have any questions about the position or process, please contact HR Manager, Jennifer Wesley, at jwesley@bakerlaw.com.

If you have any issues with the application, please contact Kristen Parrish at kparrish@bakerlaw.com.

Applications will be reviewed and decisions made on a rolling basis until all summer positions are filled.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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