Washington, D.C. Summer Associate Program
Accelerate Your Development
At Weil’s Washington, D.C. office, you will work on sophisticated legal matters alongside nationally recognized lawyers whose mentorship and commitment to your professional growth will accelerate your development. Working in our market-leading practices, you will develop the technical excellence and trusted judgment that distinguish exceptional attorneys.
Designed for ambitious law students, our 10-week Washington, D.C. Summer Associate Program provides direct access to partners and meaningful responsibility across varied experiences. Backed by the resources and reach of one of the world’s premier law firms, you will experience direct mentorship and a collaborative culture while benefiting from the opportunities of a global platform.
Applications Are Now Open
Build The Foundation For An Exceptional Career
Our lawyers are recognized for the high standards and technical excellence they bring to every client engagement. Working alongside them, you will hone the analytical rigor, discipline and judgment that define remarkable legal careers.
Market-Defining Work
Our Washington, D.C. lawyers advise today’s leading companies, financial institutions and investors on matters that shape industries and markets. As a Weil Summer Associate, you will contribute directly to this work while collaborating with partners committed to your professional development.
Direct Access to Partners
Development at Weil is personal. You will work directly with partners who invest in your growth through meaningful assignments, regular feedback and hands-on mentorship, accelerating both your technical capabilities and professional confidence.
Collaborative Culture
Collaboration is fundamental to how we practice law. You will become part of a team that values curiosity and diverse perspectives, working alongside accomplished lawyers who will challenge your thinking and broaden your perspective.
Trusted Judgment
Exceptional lawyers are defined not only by technical expertise, but by sound judgment. Through meaningful client work, partner mentorship and firsthand experience, you will develop alongside lawyers who demonstrate the judgment and integrity that clients trust when the stakes are highest.
Be Seen – Contribute Early – Grow Faster
As a Weil Summer Associate, you will become an integral member of our team, contributing to client work while experiencing how lawyers collaborate to solve complex legal and business challenges.
Benefit from:
- Early responsibility on meaningful client matters.
- Direct access to partners, counsel and associates.
- Formal and informal mentorship.
- Opportunities to participate in client meetings and legal strategy.
- Ongoing professional development and skills training.
- Collaboration across Weil’s global platform.
Learn about the Weil Summer Associate Experience
Explore →Designed For Success From Day One
At Weil Washington, D.C., you’ll become part of the team from day one. A comprehensive orientation will introduce you to the Firm and connect you with experienced mentors who will provide guidance and support throughout your summer.
During the program, summer associates from across our offices come together at our New York City global headquarters for a multi-day Summer Summit. You’ll connect with Firm leadership, build lasting relationships with peers and gain firsthand insight into Weil’s culture and market-leading practices. Beyond the office, you’ll experience New York through memorable social events at some of the city’s most iconic venues.
Through complex, high-impact work, you’ll strengthen your legal skills, develop sound judgment and build the foundation for an exceptional legal career.