Charlotte Summer Associates

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Lawyer Development

Diversity

Pro Bono

Class Size    Back to Top
The size of the Charlotte summer program varies each year, depending on practice group need. 

First-year students are generally not eligible for our summer program.

Summer Program Administration    Back to Top
The Charlotte summer program is coordinated by Lea Thompson, our recruiting coordinator.  She is responsible, along with Hiring Partner Mark Thigpen and an associate advisor, for the day-to-day operation of the summer program.

Summer Program Assignments    Back to Top
Summer associates may work with our business litigation, capital transactions and real estate, corporate or finance practice group, or some combination of those groups.  Practice group needs are typically discussed with summer associate candidates during the callback interview process.

The associate advisor manages summer associate workflow and strives to ensure a variety of interesting assignments.

Summer Associate Training     Back to Top
All summer associates participate in orientation and training during their first week at the firm. In addition, all summer associates are encouraged to attend practice group, office and firm meetings, as well as various King & Spalding University and other internal training programs for summer associates practicing lawyers.

Most importantly, our summer associates learn by doing. They benefit from hands-on training by working closely with our lawyers on client matters and by observing hearings, client meetings, negotiation sessions, depositions and trials whenever possible.

Summer Advisors    Back to Top
Each summer associate is paired with an associate advisor for the duration of the summer program. The summer advisor acts as the summer associate's liaison both socially and professionally, facilitating introductions, providing guidance on work assignments and helping them with acclimation to the firm.

Feedback and Evaluations    Back to Top
Our summer associates regularly receive informal feedback from the lawyers with whom they work throughout the summer. Additionally, all summer associates are also given formal mid-summer and final evaluations by the summer program coordinator and our hiring partner.

Summer Social Activities    Back to Top
We organize social activities throughout the summer for our summer associates and lawyers. Summer associates also are frequently invited by individual lawyers to enjoy lunches, dinners and other informal activities.

Split Summers    Back to Top
Students are welcome to split their summers with other firms provided they spend at least six weeks of the summer with the Charlotte office during the first half of the summer.

Summer Associate Salary   Back to Top
The firm is currently evaluating market data regarding summer associate salaries. Although the 2012 summer associate salary has not been set at this time, we are committed to paying a competitive salary. 

Summer Associate Housing   Back to Top
Our recruiting team provides summer associates with various resources to assist them in obtaining summer housing.

Travel Expenses    Back to Top
During the summer, summer associates are reimbursed for the actual cost of round-trip mileage or round-trip coach airfare from law school to our Charlotte office.  In addition, we cover the cost of one trip to Charlotte by a summer associate's spouse, fiancé(e) or domestic (same gender) partner during the summer program.

King & Spalding Diversity Fellowship Program    Back to Top
We recognize that diverse talent is a strategic asset that allows for more effective client service.  As part of our commitment to attracting and retaining the finest lawyers from all backgrounds and perspectives, we are pleased to continue offering our Diversity Fellowship Program.  Each recipient receives $10,000 and a paid summer clerkship with King & Spalding the summer following the completion of his or her second year of law school.  This program is available to any student with an ethnically or culturally diverse background.  To apply, please click here.

Applying for a Summer Associate Position    Back to Top
If you are interested in a summer associate position, please utilize our online application form by clicking the Apply Online link at the top of this page.

Thank you for your interest in the Charlotte office of King & Spalding. 
We look forward to hearing from you!