2026 2L Summer Associate

Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Jun 01, 2025
Thank you for your interest in a 2026 summer associate position with Choate Hall & Stewart LLP. We are looking for students who have a record of academic and professional achievement to join our 2026 Summer Associate Program. In addition to academic success, we seek candidates who are driven and who offer perspectives and talents shaped by a broad range of socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and personal backgrounds. We value proven leadership, dedication to team success, a strong work ethic, and the ability to approach challenges thoughtfully and creatively. Selection Criteria At Choate, we're devoted to providing the highest quality advice and service to our clients, and we recruit with this standard in mind. In addition to intelligence, interpersonal skills and drive, we look for the following traits in our candidates: Strong critical and analytical thinking. A commitment to excellent client service. Proven oral and written communication skills. A dedication to camaraderie and teamwork. A desire to become a great lawyer and build a career in BigLaw. Schedule The Firm is currently operating in a hybrid model, with the requirement that everyone should be in the office at least four days per week. This schedule is subject to change dependent on Firm, department and client needs, and will be routinely evaluated. Application Process For consideration, please provide the following information: Current Resume; Cover Letter - This should indicate your department of interest and what drives you to want to work in BigLaw in Boston; Transcript from law school; and Transcript from undergraduate/graduate institutions. Note: If extended an offer you must be ready to accept within a two-week time frame. Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future). About the Firm Choate, one of the nation's premier law firms, is different from most BigLaw firms in ways we believe materially benefit our clients and our talent. All of our lawyers are under one roof in Boston, focused in areas where we practice at the top of the market, nationally and internationally, and represent clients in their largest and most significant matters.