The Cleveland office of Squire Patton Boggs is looking for outstanding first-year law students to join our diverse 2015 Summer Associate Program. We look for individuals who will honor our commitment to diversity and inclusion, pushing our firm and the legal profession to continue making progress toward broader inclusion of the talents that women and underrepresented groups bring to the table.
Squire Patton Boggs has created a business that is not only a top 20 global legal practice, but offers the 8th broadest global footprint of any law firm. With 44 offices across 21 countries, we represent nearly one third of all the Fortune 500 and FTSE 350 companies. It’s an exciting time to be part of our future, and we need talented lawyers who want to help us build our firm and serve exciting clients around the world!
Successful Squire Patton Boggs candidates are well-rounded and personable team players who look to take initiative early on and throughout their legal career. We seek candidates whose personal drive, legal acumen, rich experience and approach to client service will make them a trusted advisor to clients and a valuable colleague. A record of outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, and a commitment to team success and integrity are highly valued. Candidates must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Adaptability, interest in our firm, discretion, and the ability to approach challenges thoughtfully and creatively are additional key indicators of success. Foreign language skills, multicultural experience and work experience prior to law school are a plus.
For more information on Squire Patton Boggs summer programs, please visit our LinkedIn Careers Page.
If you are interested in applying for the 2015 Summer Associate Program, we invite you to complete an online application. Be prepared to submit your resume, a cover letter explaining your interest to practice law in our Cleveland office, your undergraduate transcript, and a writing sample (preferably no more than 10-12 pages). Please include a cover page with your writing sample that describes the piece you are submitting and how you may have modified it from its original format.
Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2015.
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Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.