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Summer Program at Choate, Hall & Stewart

Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 248-5000

Summer Program Overview


Each year, Choate recruits an exceptionally talented, accomplished, and diverse summer class. Our summer program is designed to prepare this group for a successful career when they return to the firm after law school. The firm’s program includes intensive training from day one (on-the-job and formal sessions) and an opportunity to receive substantive, individualized opportunities to do impactful work for our clients. Our balanced associate-to-partner ratio ensures that summer associates work directly with partners and associates at all levels. As part of our strong commitment to mento...

No. of Summer Associates (2024)

17 total (14 2Ls; 3 1Ls)

Summer Program Length

10 weeks

1L Summers

Yes. (Diversity Fellows and Experienced Hire Fellows)

No. of Summer Associates (2024)

17 total (14 2Ls; 3 1Ls)

Summer Program Length

10 weeks

1L Summers

Yes. (Diversity Fellows and Experienced Hire Fellows)


Assigned to Specific Practice Area

No


Split Summer with Another Firm

No


Split Summer with Another Office

N/A - single office firm


Summer Associate Salary

$4,327/week



Summer Program Contact

Ashley Itson


Offices with Program

Boston


Schools Visited for OCI

Boston College Law School


Career Fairs Attended

Boston Lawyers Group Job Fair

Summer Program Overview


Each year, Choate recruits an exceptionally talented, accomplished, and diverse summer class. Our summer program is designed to prepare this group for a successful career when they return to the firm after law school. The firm’s program includes intensive training from day one (on-the-job and formal sessions) and an opportunity to receive substantive, individualized opportunities to do impactful work for our clients. Our balanced associate-to-partner ratio ensures that summer associates work directly with partners and associates at all levels. As part of our strong commitment to mento...

No. of Summer Associates (2024)

17 total (14 2Ls; 3 1Ls)

Summer Program Length

10 weeks

1L Summers

Yes. (Diversity Fellows and Experienced Hire Fellows)

No. of Summer Associates (2024)

17 total (14 2Ls; 3 1Ls)

Summer Program Length

10 weeks

1L Summers

Yes. (Diversity Fellows and Experienced Hire Fellows)


Assigned to Specific Practice Area

No


Split Summer with Another Firm

No


Split Summer with Another Office

N/A - single office firm


Summer Associate Salary

$4,327/week



Summer Program Contact

Ashley Itson


Offices with Program

Boston


Schools Visited for OCI

Boston College Law School


Career Fairs Attended

Boston Lawyers Group Job Fair

Survey Says


  • “I was often considered a member of the team I was on and was given substantive assignments as a member of the team.”
  • “Strong substantive work across departments.”
  • “Even though my deal teams were busy, they all took the time to get me involved. I was contributing to the deals right away, and I got experience with junior tasks that I would be responsible for when I started full-time.”
  • “There were lots of training sessions with various associates and partners of the firm regarding tips and tricks for being an associa...