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2028 2L Summer Associate Program Recruiting Timeline
Our Summer Associate program is an important source of associate hiring, and we approach every step of the recruiting process thoughtfully. The timeline below applies to the 2028 2L Summer Associate Program, which is open to current law students who will have completed two years of law school by the summer of 2028 and who will graduate in Winter 2028 or Spring 2029. Dates are subject to change, and we will post updates on this page.
| Stage | Timing | What to expect |
| Application window | Opens on December 14, 2026 | Apply through our online application portal with your resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and undergraduate transcript. |
| Screening interviews | January 4, 2027 | Virtual conversations of about 20-30 minutes with one/two attorneys. |
| Callback interviews | January 4, 2027 | Virtual interviews with 4-6 attorneys from the office where you applied and from practice areas that interest you. |
| Offers | Rolling, beginning January 2027 | We extend offers on a rolling basis and notify candidates by phone and email. |
| Office visit | January 2027 to March 2027 | Candidates who receive an offer are invited to visit the office that extended it. |
| Offer response | 14 days from the offer date | Candidates have 14 days to respond to an offer. |
Interview Scheduling
Interviews take place on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. We will not ask you to interview during final examinations at your law school. We anticipate that screening and callback interviews will take place virtually.
Questions
Contact the Law Student Recruiting Team at LSRTeam@arnoldporter.com, or visit our Recruiting Contacts page for office-specific contacts.
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