Summer Program FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
See answers to the most common questions about our Summer Program.
We encourage Summer Associates to boldly pursue their interests by “raising their hands” for what excites them.
Summer Associates work closely with our seasoned lawyers on high-impact work on matters at the forefront. While exploring diverse practice areas within Business Law and Litigation, they will gain hands-on experience across our core industries, including healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology.
Summer Associates are encouraged to engage in meaningful pro bono work, including clinics that offer hands-on experience from the start. These projects are a unique chance to explore legal areas outside typical assignments, allowing associates to balance impactful service with client-focused experience.
Our program is designed to be a meaningful and productive experience. An essential part, this includes networking and social events designed to help Associates build relationships, strengthen connections, and experience our collaborative and inclusive culture.
Applications open November 2, 2026.
Requirements include a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript, and cover letter.
Additionally, Goodwin has partnered with Suited to enhance our understanding of applicants and broaden access to our Summer Associate program. We encourage students to complete the Suited assessment (or connect your existing results) to help us ensure a fair and seamless recruiting process.
Applications open November 2, 2026.
Yes, candidates will apply for either corporate or litigation and can expect work within our core industries. At the end of the summer, return offers as first-year associates will be given within our corporate or litigation junior cohort. Offers are based on firm needs and subject to change.
Screening interviews are conducted virtually and select candidates will be invited for callback interviews either virtually or in-person at one of our offices. Applications are reviewed by our Legal Recruiting team. You will hear back from us on a rolling basis, no later than two weeks after we receive both your application and transcript.
Applications are reviewed by our Legal Recruiting team. You will hear back from us on a rolling basis, no later than two weeks after we receive both your application and transcript.
We encourage candidates to reach out to the office they are interested in:
Boston
boston.recruitment@goodwinlaw.com
California
ca.recruitment@goodwinlaw.com
New York
newyorklegalrecruitment@goodwinlaw.com
Philadelphia
philadelphialegalrecruitment@goodwinlaw.com
Washington, DC
dc.recruitment@goodwinlaw.com