Salt Lake City Summer Associate Program

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Overview

Our Salt Lake City 2L Summer Associate Program offers an immersive look at Kirkland’s culture and life at the Firm, pairing a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial office environment with the exceptional work, access and opportunities that come with our global platform. As a summer associate, you’ll quickly become part of the team — contributing to meaningful work, gaining exposure to a range of matters and building relationships through mentorship, training and networking events. You’re encouraged to follow your interests and take ownership of your experience as your work grows in depth and responsibility.

You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our 1L Summer Experience — building a foundation for your 2L summer as you explore practice areas, connect with attorneys and begin shaping your path at Kirkland.

Salt Lake City Summer Associate Practice Areas

Hands-On Learning

To complement hands-on work experience, summer associates in the Salt Lake City office also participate in a variety of training, mentorship and development opportunities, which may include:

  • Kirkland Institute for Trial Advocacy (KITA), our nationally renowned mock trial program
  • Seminars on the fundamentals of Kirkland’s deal practice
  • Lunch & Learn series, an introduction to our practice groups, our work and our clients
  • Writing skills workshop
  • Summer associate and partner networking dinners

Make the Most of Your Summer

A significant component of our program is getting to know Kirkland attorneys and fellow summers. Your time with us is filled with engaging and enriching events, which may include:

  • Floating the Provo River
  • Hiking Deer Valley
  • Topgolf networking and dinner
  • Family evening at the Hogle Zoo
  • Salt Lake Bees baseball game
  • Outdoor concert series