As a summer associate, you’ll experience life at King & Spalding through real assignments, close collaboration with leading practitioners, tailored mentorship, and firmwide programming. Connect across offices and build practical skills through cross-office work, the K&S Summer Summit—which brings summer associates together with K&S lawyers from across the country—and Connect K&S, which offers the opportunity to work from another K&S office.
For law students graduating in 2029, offers of employment will be for either a 1L/2L dual summer associate position for 2027 and 2028 (select offices) or a 2L summer position in 2028.
Students in the law school graduating class of 2029 are invited to apply for dual summer associate positions. Qualified candidates will receive offers to spend both their 1L (2027) and 2L (2028) summers with the firm.
1L summer associates will gain broad exposure to the firm’s practice groups based on their interests and office location. Ahead of their 2L summer, 1L summer associates will be asked to narrow their interests to a specific practice area.
Students interested in a 2027 1L summer associate position should apply for this position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “1L/2L Dual Offer” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice area and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine), and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Disputes summer associates will gain broad exposure to our Commercial Litigation and Product Liability practice groups. We welcome applicants who are eager to advance their advocacy skills by working alongside our integrated global team on high-stakes legal challenges. While not required, competitive candidates will have prior litigation experience, including with a judge, law firm, or corporation. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2L summer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Disputes” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Transactional summer associates will gain broad exposure to multiple practice areas. While not required, competitive candidates will hold an MBA (or be enrolled in a JD/MBA program), CPA, or relevant master’s degree, and have prior experience in banking, finance, accounting, or asset management. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2L summer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Securities & Corporate Litigation” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Construction & Procurement summer associates will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys with drafting and negotiating construction-related contracts for large-scale energy, mining, and infrastructure projects located around the world, on behalf of owners, developers, and/or lenders. Candidates with prior engineering or construction related experience are preferred. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2L summer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Construction & Procurement” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript toKSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Summer associates joining the Environmental Health & Safety team will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys with handling the most high-value and complex matters arising under environmental, health, and safety laws. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, such as an advanced degree, agency, or consultant experience, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2Lsummer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Environmental, Health & Safety” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Summer associates joining the FDA & Life Sciences team will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys in helping clients navigate U.S. regulatory compliance for FDA-regulated products, across all product types and stages of the life cycle. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2Lsummer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–FDA” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Law students interested in a Finance summer position must show strong interest, commitment, and experience in corporate law and/or financial services. Competitive candidates will hold qualifications such as an MBA (or are currently pursuing a JD/MBA degree), CPA, accounting degree, or other relevant master's degree, and bring hands-on experience from roles in banking, finance, accounting, or related industries. We welcome applicants who demonstrate analytical rigor, commercial insight, and genuine interest in transactional work. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2L summer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Finance” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Healthcare focused summer associates will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys in helping clients develop and execute complex transactions, litigation strategies, government reimbursement solutions, regulatory compliance initiatives, managed care contracting strategies, and efficiency/cost reduction measures. Candidates who do not have direct healthcare industry experience should be interested in developing knowledge of the industry and how it is regulated. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2L summer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Healthcare” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Summer associates working with our Intellectual Property team will have the opportunity to assist attorneys in defending clients’ IP interests and handling complex litigation matters across a wide range of industry sectors. Ideally, candidates will have an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, but students with experience or degrees in other STEM field(s) are encouraged to apply. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2Lsummer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Intellectual Property” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Summer associates in the International Arbitration & Litigation practice group will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys as they represent clients in commercial and investment arbitration, as well as in global courts around the world in international litigation, such as motions to compel arbitration, anti-suit injunctions, and enforcement actions. Written and oral fluency in Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, and/or Spanish is preferred. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2L summer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–International Arbitration & Litigation” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
International Trade summer associates will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys to help clients navigate the complex world of international trade through a range of regulatory, dispute settlement, litigation, policy and enforcement mechanisms. Ideally, candidates will have international trade experience and/or an undergraduate technical degree. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2L summer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Trade” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Project Finance summer associates will have the opportunity to work with attorneys in our Project Finance group, with a focus on complex private equity transactions in the energy, power, and infrastructure sectors. Competitive candidates will hold qualifications such as an MBA (or are currently pursuing a JD/MBA degree) or other relevant master's degree, and bring hands-on experience from roles in banking, finance, accounting, or related industries. We welcome applicants who demonstrate analytical rigor, commercial insight, and genuine interest in transactional work. In addition to relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2L summer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Project Finance” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
Special Matters summer associates will have the opportunity to assist our attorneys with protecting and advancing clients’ interests by conducting thorough and reliable internal investigations, using the investigative record to persuade the government to appropriately decline prosecution or enforcement action where possible, and discreetly resolving government investigations on favorable terms. Written and oral fluency in languages other than English are not required but will be viewed favorably. In addition to relevant experience, skills, and/or demonstrated interest, student applicants must have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
This position is for students who only want to be considered for a 2028 2L summer associate position and not for a 2027 1L position. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. When completing the application, select your preferred office, “Summer Associate” as the department, and “2L–Special Matters” as the position. Complete applications will include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), legal writing sample, and, in place of a cover letter, a statement of interest (not to exceed 250 words), which describes your practice group and office location interests. If your law school transcript is not available when submitting your application, please upload a placeholder (a blank document is fine) and email the transcript to KSCampusRecruiting@kslaw.com once released.
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