Law Students
Your path to joining Cooley
Information for law students who are curious about Cooley’s application process, along with resources to guide your path and insights into our firm and practices.
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Cooley's summer associate program
There’s no better way to learn what it’s like to be an associate at Cooley than to spend a summer with us.
Our summer program is designed to give participants an unfiltered introduction to life and practice at the firm. We are committed to providing extraordinary legal services in a professional, collaborative and fun environment.
Professional development
A summer at Cooley provides a realistic view of what it’s like to practice law here. We combine meaningful work and comprehensive training with a variety of events that enable law school students to get to know our team.
Work assignments relate to ongoing client matters, offer practical exposure to the firm’s client base and practice, and are representative of an associate’s work.
The Cooley culture is real. It is evident in the work that comes through the firm, in the manner people collaborate and in the way people treat one another each day.