Job Description: The Houston office of Sidley Austin LLP is accepting applications from first year law students for the 2024 Summer Associate Program. Candidates should have exceptional academic credentials and a genuine passion for the law. Please note that every year, Sidley opens its application process several months before the firm intends to start actively reviewing applications or extending interview invitations; however, we know that interested students are often eager to complete this step in the recruiting process, and we want to make this available to students to apply when they are ready. The Houston office plans to conduct the vast majority of 1L interviews for the 2024 summer program in early 2024. Please note that we will require a transcript containing your 2023 fall semester grades. You may upload an undergraduate transcript or a placeholder document if you submit your application prior to grades being released. Please email your updated transcript to Melina Twyman at melina.twyman@sidley.com as soon as you receive your 2023 fall semester grades in order to update your application. Hiring criteria: Preferred law school class ranking of top 20% or higher. Interest in Transactional law (not currently hiring for Litigation). Students with ties to and/or a demonstrated interest in the Houston legal market are strongly encouraged to apply. Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Job Requirements: