About Us

Summer Associate Program

Program Dates

May 15 – July 21, 2023 (mandatory orientation date of May 15 in Louisville office)

Salary

Atlanta, GA - $2,200/week plus parking
Lexington and Louisville, KY - $2,200/week plus parking
Nashville, TN - $2,200/week plus parking

Work Assignments

We do not use a formal rotation system. Work requests and observation opportunities are submitted to the program coordinators and distributed during the weekly summer associate meeting. We also require two writing samples throughout the summer (mid/end).

Feedback

Our firm places a high value on an individual's ability to receive and utilize constructive criticism effectively. Summer associates will be provided written evaluations by the assigning attorney for each completed assignment. In addition, mid and end summer in-person reviews are conducted.

Mentoring

Associate volunteers act as mentors to the summer associates. They provide guidance about a variety of issues including:

  • Office operations
  • Firm culture
  • "Real Life" as an associate
  • Work product expectations
  • Practice areas

Summer Activities for 2022

Here are a few of the events hosted in various offices during the Summer Program:

  • Afternoon at the Races - Churchill Downs (all offices)
  • Happy Hours
  • Habitat for Humanity Build
  • Putt-Putt Tournament
  • Nashville Sounds game
  • Softball league
  • Attend Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Oral Arguments
  • Associate-only party