Reed Smith LLP · 1 day ago
2026 1L Summer Associate - Houston
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$4,327/wk - $4,327/wkReed Smith LLP is currently seeking exceptional 1L law students to join the firm's 2026 Summer Associate Program in their Houston office. The program aims to provide summer associates with a realistic snapshot of associate life while developing essential legal skills and knowledge for a successful career.
AdviceConsultingLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Submit required materials including current resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and legal writing sample
Participate in the Learning & Development Summer Academy courses covering topics such as Effective Legal Writing and AI and Practical Law Training
Engage in social activities to build relationships with colleagues and classmates
Qualification
Required
Current resume
Cover letter
Law school transcript (unofficial versions are acceptable)
Legal writing sample
Strong academic credentials
Participation in law school activities (law review, moot court, etc.)
Strength of character
Outstanding personal skills
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork
Hunger for self-development
Intellectual curiosity
Good sense of humor
Energy towards building skill set above and beyond the classroom
Community contributions
Work experience
Demonstrated initiative
Must not require a U.S. visa from the firm
Company
Reed Smith LLP
At Reed Smith, everything we do is to apply our global experience in law to drive progress for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
Founded in 1877
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Casey Ryan
Global Managing Partner | Partner, Labor & Employment
Christopher Brennan
Partner
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