Opportunities
2L Students
We are seeking to hire second-year JD students to join our 2026 Summer Associate Program in Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, St. Louis and Washington, DC. Our program offers summer associates a realistic introduction to the practice of law and day-to-day life as a Norton Rose Fulbright associate. Interested applicants should apply online.
Candidates who are interested in being considered for the Norton Rose Fulbright Fellowship should indicate their interest in the Application Questions section of the application. To be further considered, candidates should upload a Personal Statement to the Documents section of the application.
Candidates should only submit one application to their first preference for office location or position. If you are interested in more than one office location or position, apply to your top choice and indicate your other interests in the open text box on the application.
Applications must be received by July 31, 2025. Norton Rose Fulbright Fellowship applications must be received by June 6, 2025. Upon receipt of second semester law school grades, please upload a copy of your law school transcript to the application portal or email the appropriate entry-level recruiting contact. Selected applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis to arrange for interviews.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide an individual response to every candidate.
2L Projects Summer Associate (Austin, Houston, New York and Washington, DC)
We are seeking to hire second-year JD student interested in our Projects practice in our Austin, Houston, New York and Washington, DC offices. Students should have a background or identifiable interest in renewable energy, project development, or project finance. Collaborating across our global team, we act on some of the most innovative, complex and challenging projects in the world. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, excellent communication and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. Interested applicants should apply online.
2L IP Patent Prosecution or Disputes Summer Associate (Austin, Chicago, Dallas or Houston)
We are seeking to hire second-year JD students interested in our Intellectual Property practices in our Austin, Chicago, Dallas or Houston offices. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, excellent communication and writing skills, and demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. Interested applicants should apply online.
2L Summer Associate IP Technology Transactions (Austin, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis or St. Louis)
We are seeking to hire second-year JD students interested in our IP Technology Transactions practice, in our Intellectual Property group. The candidate will spend their summer in the Austin, Dallas, Houston Minneapolis or St. Louis office. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, excellent communication and writing skills, and demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. Interested applicants should apply online.