Kathleen Waak

The summer associate experience truly set me up for success as a first-year associate. Not only are the assignments realistic, but the day-to-day lifestyle of being a summer associate is an accurate reflection of the lifestyle of a young associate as well. As a summer associate, you have a ton of fun but you also get the opportunity to take on real-world, complex matters in the areas of law that you find the most interesting. One of the reasons I was most excited to join Barnes & Thornburg is because of the people that work here. From the most respected partners to the most supportive staff, every single person at Barnes & Thornburg takes the time to listen to you, assist you, and invest in your future. It is a truly special place and that shines through in the summer associate program. The opportunities you are exposed to and the relationships you build during the summer associate program make the transition to becoming an associate seamless. The summer associate gives you a realistic sense of what being a young associate is like at Barnes & Thornburg and for me, made me so excited about my decision to join the firm.