Phelps Dunbar’s summer program provides an opportunity for law students to gain experience in the day-to-day activities of a law firm practice. Summer associates will have the chance to work in multiple practice areas and groups within the firm, and will be assigned projects to help them get familiar with the firm. Partners and associates will act as mentors to the summer associates, providing informal evaluations and advice, as well as helping them to become accustomed to the office. The firm also hosts a number of social and professional functions for the students to attend.
In order to become a summer associate at Phelps Dunbar, applicants must be law students. There are a number of experiences that summer associates can take advantage of, such as connecting with other summer associates either virtually or in person, getting a full scope of practice areas, having access to experienced lawyers, learning good habits with a professional development curriculum, applying for judicial clerkships, attending social and community activities, and participating in on-campus interviews.
Phelps Dunbar is committed to diversity, and does not discriminate based upon race, sex, religion, color, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation.
## Summer Associate Position at Phelps Dunbar
**Job Title:** Summer Associate
**Job Location:** Jackson, MS
**Job ID:** 1068
**Job Function:** Legal
**Open Date:** Monday, July 10, 2023
**Salary:** N/A
**Job Description:** Phelps Dunbar’s summer program allows students to become involved in the day-to-day activities of a law firm practice, including research and writing, attending depositions, investigations, hearings, motions and trials, and corporate and commercial closings. Projects are assigned to summer associates to allow them the opportunity to work in multiple practice areas and groups within the Firm. Throughout the program, partners and associates act as mentors to provide the summer associates with informal evaluations and advice, as well as to help acclimate the student to the office. Additionally, in an effort to become acquainted with our attorneys on a personal basis, the Firm hosts a number of social and professional functions that allow for interaction in non-work environments.
**Job Requirements:** - Law Students
**Program Benefits:** - Community – While the program dates across our offices vary, all summer associates are invited to connect either virtually or in person. - Diving into our Work – As a full service firm our goal is to show you the full scope of our practice areas. - Mentoring – Access to experienced lawyers is an important part of our business model and is provided from the start of our summer program. - Professional Development – Good habits should start at the beginning of your career. - Judicial Clerkships – Judicial clerkships offer lawyers an experience that is unmatched. - Social Impact – It is important that we enjoy the environment and community in which we live and work. - Diversity – The best decisions are made when there are diverse views at the table. - Interviewing – We always seek out great talent.
At Phelps Dunbar, summer associates will get the chance to gain experience in a law firm and learn from experienced lawyers. They will also be able to connect with other summer associates, get a full scope of practice areas, have access to experienced lawyers, learn good habits with a professional development curriculum, apply for judicial clerkships, attend social and community activities, and participate in on-campus interviews. The firm is committed to diversity and does not discriminate based upon race, sex, religion, color, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation.
