2026 1L Summer Associate - Denver

Baker & Hostetler LLP

Status
Open
Location
Colorado-Denver
Description
BakerHostetler is seeking 1L students (Class of 2028) to join our Firm’s 2026 Summer Associate Program in Denver.

BakerHostetler’s summer program is designed to give law students exposure to many facets of the firm’s practice. Summer Associates attend Firmwide Summer Training Programs with a robust curriculum where they have the opportunity to interact with other Summer Associates across the firm. Additionally, in their local offices, they participate in conferences, practice group sessions, depositions, trials, and other court proceedings, labor arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and business transaction closings. We closely monitor work assignments to ensure that Summer Associates work on multiple projects with a variety of lawyers in different practice areas.

Qualifications Include:
Superior academic records
Will have completed 1 year of law school prior to the 2026 Summer Program
High levels of initiative and motivation
Excellent interpersonal skills
A strong work ethic
Extracurricular involvement and leadership experience

Required Documents:
Resume
JD Transcript
Cover Letter
Undergraduate Transcript
Writing Sample (optional)
The annualized gross salary for Denver Summer Associates is expected to be $210,000, which will be pro-rated and payable in semi-monthly installments, subject to industry, market, and economic conditions.

Application Submission Information:
If you have any questions about the position or process, please contact Office Administrator, Nicole Trujillo at ntrujillo@bakerlaw.com.

Applications will be reviewed and decisions made on a rolling basis until all summer positions are filled.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted
Updated
Position
Summer Associate
Employer Type
Law Firm