Summer Associate (SF)

Venable is seeking talented law students to join our 2027 Summer Associate Program in Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Tysons, and Washington, DC. Our program is designed to provide a realistic and immersive experience of life as a junior associate, offering hands-on exposure to corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory and government affairs.

As a summer associate, you will work on active matters, collaborate with attorneys across practice areas, and gain valuable insights into our firm's culture and values. Beyond substantive legal work, the program includes opportunities to build meaningful relationships with peers, engage with firm leadership, and expand your professional network.

We seek candidates with strong academic performance in both law school and undergraduate studies, as well as those who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, motivation, and a collaborative mindset.

Application Requirements :

• Resume
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample
• For IP candidates : Undergraduate transcript

At Venable, we believe that an inclusive legal team drives the best results for our clients. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness, support, and professional growth and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and law schools. Our core values-integrity, collaboration, professionalism, hard work, and client service-guide our hiring and professional development efforts. If you are eager to gain firsthand experience at a top law firm in a dynamic, collegial, and client-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.

Venable summer associates are paid a weekly salary of $4,134 which is reflective of annualized associate starting salary of $215,000.

Venable LLP is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected Veteran status and any other protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, as applicable. Material job duties for this role include having access to privileged and confidential firm and client information, firm employees, and the firm's premises. This role requires the hired individual to perform the material job duties outlined in this job posting. If the firm reasonably believes an applicant's criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the material job duties required by the role, a conditional offer of employment may be rescinded.

Contact : Kara Barnachea

Senior Manager of Associate Recruitment

KBarnachea@Venable.com