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 are now open. Apply today.
Candidates should apply to Goodwin’s 2028 2L Summer Associate Program through the online application and indicate whether they would also like to be considered for the limited Fellowship opportunities.
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.
Offers for our Summer program will be extended after first semester grades are received. If you are extended an offer, you will have 14 days to respond.
In addition to the 2L Summer Program, your Goodwin offer includes the five-week 1L Goodwin Immersion Experience, running May 24–June 25, 2027, focused on our six core industries, AI fluency, and business and strategic advisory. Through interactive legal simulations and engagement with Goodwin professionals, you’ll build knowledge and relationships to prepare for your return to our 2028 Summer Program.
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