What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Associate position at Kutak Rock?
Job Summary
The Kutak Rock LLP Arkansas Regional Summer Associate Program is a full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm) 6-week summer program in either Northwest Arkansas or Little Rock. The summer associates will work with attorneys in the Kutak Rock Arkansas offices across various practices, including corporate and real estate transactions, healthcare transactions and regulatory compliance, general and complex civil litigation, public finance and tax. Summer associates will assist with research projects, drafting client memoranda, litigation-focused documents, and contracts. Kutak Rock attorneys try to include summer associates in experiences like attending mediations, court hearings, and depositions when possible. The Kutak Rock Summer Associate Program offers a real taste of the work that our full-time associates do after law school.
Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, transcript, writing sample and resume (inclusive of GPA and Class Rank). If you have a preference to be in Northwest Arkansas or Little Rock, please include your preference in your cover letter.
Cover Letters Can Be Addressed To
Ms. Kelsey Fohner
5111 W JB Hunt Dr., Suite 300
Rogers, AR 72758-5083
Application Deadline: Friday, August 8th at 5:00pm CT
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About The Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.
