Carlton Fields’ Summer Associate Program is an integral part of our associate hiring program. Former Carlton Fields summer associates make up a majority of each year’s fall entry-level associate class.
The goal of our program is to provide summer associates with a realistic view of life as an attorney at Carlton Fields, as well as to expose them to as many different practice groups and lawyers as possible. Summer associates have opportunities to meet with firm clients to observe and participate in all aspects of the firm’s practice, whether in the office, at the closing table, or in the courtroom.
What makes Carlton Fields’ Summer Associate Program unique? Carlton Fields summer associates work with attorneys from all levels, including attorneys with over 30 years of experience such as Reece Smith and Sylvia Walbolt. Unlike most summer associate programs, Carlton Fields encourages summer associates to participate in the firm’s pro bono initiatives and programs with local legal aid societies. Additionally, there are opportunities for summer associates to become involved in Bar, civic, and community activities.
We encourage you to read more about Carlton Fields’ Summer Associate Program by visiting the following links:
Recent Rankings:
- The American Lawyer Summer Associate Survey
Carlton Fields ranked #21 in The American Lawyer’s Summer Associate Survey, an annual survey conducted nationwide that measures summer associates’ job satisfaction. Summer associates are law students that clerk at law firms through the summer. The survey is based on the responses from over 7,400 summer associates from 160 firms throughout the country.
- Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms
Carlton Fields is ranked as one of the top law firms in the country by Vault’s Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms. The Firm is ranked nationally in the following Vault Guide's "Quality of Life" categories:
- 9th in Associate to Partner Relations
- 12th in Overall Associate Satisfaction
- 17th in Informal Training
- Tied for 18th for Best Firms to Work for
- 20th in Office Space
Carlton Fields ranked in the following "Diversity" categories:
- 1st in Overall Diversity
- 1st in Diversity Issues with Respect to Women
- 1st in Diversity Issues with Respect to Minorities
For additional information about our Summer Associate Program, contact recruiting@carltonfields.com.