It is a rapidly changing recruiting environment. We are recruiting the best and brightest talent who understand that our national platform will allow them to become subject matter experts in their areas of practice far sooner than their peers.

I was offered meaningful mentorship, practical training, and the flexibility to explore various areas of law. I left the summer program feeling well-prepared with the clarity and guidance every new attorney needs, which isn’t always easy to find.

The program gave me meaningful opportunities to work with exceptional attorneys nationwide, build strong mentoring relationships, and develop the skills needed for the next step in my career.

I gained experience in areas I was interested in and found my place. If you are looking to develop your legal skills and form lifelong relationships at a firm that truly advocates for your success, look no further than Barnes & Thornburg.

From day one, I was given substantive work and mentored by incredible attorneys who explained the “why,” offered meaningful feedback, and made me feel like a true member of the team.

Barnes & Thornburg's summer associates have the opportunity to work with over a dozen attorneys in multiple practice areas to provide real solutions to real legal problems. 

We seek the best future legal talent for Barnes & Thornburg's summer program because we want to build the future of our firm on that foundation.

After two years clerking and a 2L summer at Barnes & Thornburg — where I found strong alignment with my goals and a welcoming, collaborative environment — returning as an associate was an easy choice.