2027 1L 2028 2L Summer Associate Dallas

Job Information

Posting Date

30-Oct-2026

Requisition ID

3659

States/Provinces/Cities

Dallas

Location Type

Office/Onsite

Business Unit

Practice

Function

Other Legal Staff

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

Our Summer Associate Program:

Baker McKenzie's Summer Associate Program is designed to introduce students to the practice of law and allows you to explore why our Firm may be the right place to begin your career. Our North American offices are organized into five robust practice groups, and our Summer Associates are given the opportunity to work on a wide range of practice assignments aligned to their interests and the Firm needs. Because we strive to offer realistic professional experience, we place great importance on providing our Summer Associates with substantive work of the same caliber as performed by the Firm's lawyers. Additionally, every year, our Summer Associates collaborate across offices on a signature pro bono project that provides impactful legal services for vulnerable populations.

The importance we place on our Summer Associate development cannot be overstated. The Firm is deeply committed to cultivating our lawyers through our highly respected Development Framework, comprehensive regional trainings, and valuable mentorship programs. Our networking activities and programming provide Summer Associates with the structure to establish working relationships (and hopefully, friendships) with members of your Summer Associate class, as well as our Partners and Associates. Summer Associates have the opportunity to travel to a designated US office to participate in a North America Summer Associate Meeting designed to offer skills-based training, practice-based training and in-person networking. There are also opportunities to be considered for our Client Scholars Program in which our Summer Associates are seconded to work in-house with one of the Firm's clients during the summer.

What we look for:

• Strong academic foundation and intellectual curiosity: students who have demonstrated academic achievement, sound judgment, discipline, and a genuine interest in learning.
• Growth mindset and openness to exploration: candidates who are excited to try work across our practices, receive feedback, and use the summer experience to better understand where they can thrive.
• Future-ready skillset: students who show strong analytical ability, practical problem-solving, and interest in developing AI fluency and innovation-minded client service.
• Global mindset: candidates who are curious about cross-border work, comfortable building relationships across offices and diverse cultures, and interested in serving clients in a global firm environment.
• Interest in long-term development at Baker McKenzie: students who are interested in growing into future associates and global lawyers.

Application information:

To be considered for our 2027 1L + 2028 2L Summer Associate Program, please submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial undergraduate transcript with your application. Selected 1L candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis beginning in November 2026 until March 2027.

About us

Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Additional Information

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com

Pay Transparency

• The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $4,326.92 (weekly) if located in an office in the state of Texas.