Job Description: SUMMER PROGRAM Curtis’ small and highly selective New York Summer Associate Program is the foundation of our recruiting efforts. The majority of our entry-level attorneys begin their careers at the firm as summer associates. Our summer program is designed to provide students with a realistic view of what working in a law firm is like. We immerse our summer associates in law firm life through constant contact with our attorneys, client projects, training seminars, and social events. ASSIGNMENTS We pride ourselves on giving our summer associates the opportunity to do real work for actual clients. As a summer associate, you will be staffed on ongoing matters that are representative of the work that is currently being done in the firm. Through our dedicated team of assigning associates, you will receive substantive assignments from within your department, which are carefully selected to correspond with your interests and goals. Our first priority is to make sure our summer associates receive the same level of work we would give a first- or second-year associate. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT At Curtis, we are dedicated to the education and training of our summer associates. As a summer associate you will have the chance to see our attorneys in action: you will attend client meetings, depositions, closings, and court appearances. In addition to the hands-on training, we also provide our summer associates with formal training in substantive areas which include but are not limited to legal writing, legal research, and taking depositions. Each year, Curtis interviews students at top law schools around the country for our summer program, seeking candidates we believe will be successful associates and ultimately develop into future partners of the firm. In addition to academic success, Curtis values an entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, leadership and maturity as well as strong interpersonal skills. MENTORING Each summer associate is paired with a partner mentor and an associate advisor. These individuals are not only meant to provide feedback and professional support but also serve as your guides in getting to know the firm culture and its people. Job Requirements: We ask that you please provide us with a resume, writing sample, and a transcript.