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Squire Patton Boggs · 2 days ago

1L Summer Associate 2026

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Squire Patton Boggs is looking for outstanding first-year law students to join our 2026 Summer Associate Program. The role involves working on complex transactions, disputes, and policy matters while receiving mentorship and gaining exposure to various practice areas.

Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Working on complex, high-level transactions, disputes, and policy matters across our network of practices and industries

Receiving excellent mentorship at the partner and associate levels

Access to workshops and seminars on legal writing, pro bono opportunities, and much more

Qualification

Legal researchClient service commitmentCommunicationForeign language skillsLeadership ability

Required

Rising 1L student at an ABA-approved law school

Record of outstanding academic achievement

Commitment to client service

Legal research and writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated leadership ability and a commitment to team success and integrity are highly valued, as is sound judgment

Adaptability, interest in our firm, discretion, and the ability to approach challenges thoughtfully and creatively

Preferred

Preference given to the top 25% of class or GPA of 3.5 and above

Work experience prior to law school is highly valued

Foreign language skills and multicultural experience prior to law school are a plus

Geographical ties

Company

Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs offers legal services in business immigration, data privacy, natural resources, and financial services.

Founded in 1890

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en

H1B Sponsorship

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