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The Houston summer associate program provides students a true sense of what it’s like to practice law at BakerHostetler.

At BakerHostetler, our well-rounded summer program is designed to provide students with the training, experience and confidence necessary to begin the journey to become great lawyers who will enjoy their colleagues and their work.

“Working this past summer with BakerHostetler solidified my career trajectory. Their summer program allowed me to immerse myself in diverse areas of law, collaborate with different partners, and try to find which area best suited me. As a first-generation law student, this was invaluable as it gave me exposure to many areas I otherwise would not have known existed. It allowed me to begin to narrow down the list of areas that most interested me. Moreover, the summer program served as an exceptional platform for refining my skills as a legal writer, navigating collaborative ventures with partners and associates and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the legal profession.”

— Former Houston summer associate

The philosophy of our summer program is to give law students the experience of what it is like to be a lawyer within our office. Our 10-week program sets the groundwork for a rewarding career with our firm. We expose summer associates to a variety of aspects of the firm, providing them with substantive work, professional training and social networking opportunities. When hiring each summer associate, our expectation and goal is that at the conclusion of the summer program, we are in a position to extend an offer of permanent employment. We are hopeful it is the start of a long and successful career at BakerHostetler.

The Houston office typically hires 2 summer associates. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and law school transcript through our online application: BakerHostetler Open Positions

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Recognitions

AmLaw Midlevel 2025

No. 4 in Houston in Midlevel Associates Survey 2025

— The American Lawyer Survey

AmLaw Midlevel 2025

Top 10 Nationally in the Midlevel Associates Survey for the fifth consecutive year

— The American Lawyer Survey

Vault Top Ranked 2026-2027

No. 3 Best Law Firms for Technology & Innovation

— Vault Law 2026-2027

Vault Top Ranked 2026-2027

No. 9 Best Law Firms to Work For

— Vault Law 2026-2027

Recruiting Contact

Jenni Wesley

Regional HR Manager