FAQs
How do I apply for a summer associate position?
We conduct on-campus interviews and participate in job fairs at a number of law schools. If we participate in on-campus interviews at your school, please submit your application through the career services office. If we do not interview on-campus / participate in resume collection at your school or if you are unable to secure an on-campus interview, please submit your resume and law school transcript using our online application. Applications sent via direct email will not be considered. First-year students should apply on the earliest date permitted by their law schools.
What can I expect during the callback interviews?
Callback students are contacted soon after the initial interview. Each student who receives a callback interview should expect to participate in 30-minute interviews with 4-6 lawyers. Many of our offices host dedicated Callback Days, when students spend approximately three hours in our offices. The recruiting representative will ask if you are interested in particular practice areas. We will make every effort to schedule interviewers from that practice. If you have questions that might be best addressed by particular lawyers, such as parents, women lawyers, lawyers of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, or newly hired lawyers, please let us know.
What travel expenses does the firm reimburse?
Norton Rose Fulbright will reimburse candidates for reasonable travel expenses incurred in association with callback interviews. Likewise, the firm will participate in shared expenses with other participating law firms in the area. Norton Rose Fulbright has an in-house travel department to assist you with these arrangements. You may download a copy of the NALP Travel Reimbursement Form or request a copy from your recruiter. If you have questions, please contact the Legal Recruiting representative who coordinated your interview.
How soon will I be notified of an offer decision?
The Hiring Committee and Hiring Partner make every effort to respond to each candidate as quickly as possible.
I received an offer and I still have questions.
We encourage you to direct your questions to the Legal Recruiting representative who coordinated your interviews or the Hiring Partner. We can arrange a second visit, coordinate a follow-up lunch or dinner and/or arrange for you to speak with additional lawyers via telephone or email.
How long is your summer program?
Our summer program is ten weeks. The 2024 program dates are May 13 to July 19, 2024.
Can I split my summer?
Summer associates are not permitted to split their summer.
Returning 2L summer associates are required to spend a minimum of five consecutive weeks within the set Summer Program dates.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion recruiting efforts
We have made communicating our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion a primary focus of our relationships with the law schools where we conduct on-campus interviews for prospective summer associates. Our recent summer program balanced local office programming with national firm events. From professional development seminars and pro bono panels to weekly diversity and well-being sessions, our program is an enriching and rewarding experience. To that end, our Racial Equity Council (REC) created a recruiting subcommittee focused on measures implemented to continue to increase its identification and recruitment of Black law school students and lateral lawyers with much positive feedback from our Black lawyers and summer associates.
Norton Rose Fulbright offers diversity fellowships to outstanding first- and second-year law students as part of our ongoing commitment to recruiting and developing a diverse and talented team. Award recipients receive a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and related expenses. Fellowship recipients will also receive a paid summer associate position. All students who demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity are encouraged to apply.
What types of work assignments are given to summer associates?
We believe that the summer is a great learning experience and we strive to provide assignments that mirror the work a junior associate would perform. To ensure you get the most from those assignments, our lawyers provide both formal and informal feedback on a frequent basis throughout the summer. Your summer experience will provide you with a realistic preview of what it is like to practice at Norton Rose Fulbright. We offer sophisticated work for real clients, world class learning and development opportunities, and our lawyers are committed to teaching and mentoring
Is there a mentoring program for summer associates?
Each summer associate will receive at least one mentor who will serve as an advisor before, during, and after the summer program.
Will I have the opportunity to do pro bono work during the summer?
As part of our deep commitment to our community, our summer associates will have the ability to learn about our extensive pro bono work and participate in projects. In addition, all of our offices offer community service opportunities as a part of their social calendar.
What are some of the social activities provided for summer associates?
We believe social activities afford our summer associates a great opportunity to build connections with colleagues and peers. Aside from lunches and dinners with a variety of partners and non-partner lawyers, our summer associates will attend sporting, cultural and teambuilding events.
What kinds of training and development opportunities will I experience this summer?
Along with the on-the-job training as a result of you working alongside experienced lawyers, we offer our summer associates the ability to attend activities such as client meetings, hearings, depositions and negotiations. Our summer associates also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of legal and business skills workshops and presentations.
What will I get paid as a summer associate?
Your salary will be provided on a semi-monthly basis (less applicable taxes), calculated using the annualized salary for a first-year associate in your specific market.
I am interested in a pursuing a judicial clerkship at some point in my career. Does the practice support clerkships?
Serving as a judicial clerk offers an invaluable experience that we encourage associates to pursue. Many of our current lawyers have clerked for federal or state judges, including justices of the US Supreme Court.