Experience
The goal of our Summer Associate Program is to provide summer associates with a realistic view of life as an attorney at Carlton Fields, and to expose summer associates to as many different practice groups and lawyers as possible. Carlton Fields’ summer associates benefit from active participation in legal matters and the opportunity to meet with firm clients to observe and participate in all aspects of the firm, whether in the office, at the closing table, or in the courtroom.
Education
Summer associates take part in training and orientation programs designed to supplement on-the-job training with formal educational programs and workshops. Additionally, summer associates are partnered with experienced attorneys as part of a mentoring program intended to provide summer associates with guidance and feedback regarding work assignments, and to help integrate summer associates into the firm and the city, both personally and professionally.
In addition, a firm wide summer associate retreat is held each June in Tampa. This two-day event is an opportunity for the summer associates to meet one another as they participate in training sessions, a history of Carlton Fields presentation, a community service project, and social events with attorneys.
Fun
Summer associates also enjoy firm-sponsored activities which provide a social outlet for summer associates, and enable them to get to know our attorneys and one another inside and outside of the office. Typical events planned during the summer program include:
- Dinner parties at attorneys’ homes
- Performing arts events
- Sporting events
- Boating trips
- Volunteer in community activities
- Museum tours
- Happy hours, lunches, and dinners
- Team building activities
For additional information about our Summer Associate Program, please contact recruiting@carltonfields.com.