What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Associate 2026 (DC, Nashville, Memphis) position at Bass, Berry & Sims?
Don't miss our three 2026 1L Summer opportunities:
- Summer Associate Program (DC, Memphis, Nashville)
- Inclusion & Engagement Fellowship (DC, Memphis, Nashville)
- Partnership Program with Bridgestone Americas (Nashville only)
Find more details and apply on our website.
Our Summer Program.
Our Summer Associate program is designed to provide law students with a realistic picture of life as an associate and to assess a candidate’s ability to contribute to our firm. Summer associates have the opportunity to participate in the life of the firm, including contributions to pro bono work and engagement with our diversity and inclusion program and affinity groups. The relationships you build and the challenging opportunities you discover over the summer will continue when you begin a legal career with us.
Our Memphis, Nashville and Washington, DC offices will sponsor a ten-week summer associate program for 1Ls in 2026, scheduled to run from May 18, 2026 through July 24, 2026.
Join us.
Bass, Berry & Sims seeks law students who demonstrate high academic achievement, participate in law school and extracurricular activities, and with a demonstrated interest in community involvement to experience our dynamic and well-rounded summer associate program. The successful candidate will have enthusiasm for a team-oriented environment and a client-centric approach to their practice. Our program balances work opportunities across practice groups with mentorship and training opportunities and aims to develop our summer associates into our next class of attorneys. We prioritize recruiting law students from diverse and unique backgrounds and personal circumstances while also considering academic and professional achievements.
To be considered for this position, please submit an online application HERE. Applications must include the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Undergraduate Transcript - unofficial copy will be accepted
- Once 1L fall grades are released, please upload your law school transcript.
