US Law Students & Graduates

Participating in our summer program will give you a chance to see firsthand what it’s like to practice law at the highest level, to contribute to actual client matters, and to benefit from bespoke training and mentorship. Whether you join us in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley or Washington, D.C., you’ll be exposed to cutting-edge, industry-defining work for the world’s leading businesses and organizations.

REAL WORK There’s no such thing as busywork. Instead, our summer associates’ assignments are drawn from the firm’s active matters and transactions, including pro bono. You’ll work with lawyers who are leaders in their fields, and receive regular feedback and support along the way. 

BESPOKE TRAINING We’re committed to helping you reach your highest potential. To foster your growth and development, our summer associate program features a best-in-class training program with numerous sessions on both practical and soft skills, as well as presentations on the firm and our various practice groups.

MENTORSHIP We don’t believe in a uniform approach to career development. That’s why we pair each summer associate with a team of lawyers and business support professionals who provide individualized mentorship, guidance and feedback throughout the program. The team also facilitates connections with other colleagues at the firm, helping you to forge lasting relationships within the Ropes & Gray community.

SOCIAL EVENTS We know how important it is to feel welcomed and engaged when joining a new firm. That’s why our summer program includes a multitude of opportunities for you to get to know your fellow summer associates and other lawyers at the firm. Social events include informal lunches and dinners, wellness activities, sporting events, cultural outings, community service, and firm-sponsored forum activities.

The anticipated weekly pay for Summer Associates participating in the 2026 Summer Program is $4,326.92.

At this time our entry-level class is filled.  Please check back should our needs change.

We value the unique perspective, skills and experience you gained as a law clerk. For those who join us, we offer a competitive market bonus, as well as top-notch training opportunities.  

Our New York and Boston offices frequently hire LL.M. graduates who have a specialization in tax. Students are generally recruited in the final year of their LL.M. through the Taxation Interview Program in the spring.  The core of our tax practice consists of domestic and cross-border tax planning.  Our clients include public and private companies, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, public and private mutual funds, hedge funds, and other unregistered pooled vehicles, including sovereign wealth funds, fund sponsors and advisors, institutional investors, and other institutions with a significant capital market presence, such as domestic and foreign tax-exempt entities and a number of family offices. To learn more about our robust tax practice, please visit our Tax practice group page.

Should you join the firm as a first-year associate, you’ll receive continued training and development opportunities, exciting work and progressive levels of responsibility. Your first few weeks at the firm will be spent at an extensive first-year training camp, featuring sessions on practical and soft skills, as well as presentations on the firm and its various practices. You’ll also have access to hundreds of other training programs, cohort retreats, and management and leadership conferences throughout your tenure at the firm. 

A key resource during your first year and beyond will be our team of associate development partners (ADPs) and associate development managers (ADMs). ADPs and ADMs work together to help you manage your work assignments, integrate into your practice and reach your fullest potential at the firm. The team will also play a key role in the firm’s comprehensive review process, and act as a trusted resource as you respond to feedback and take steps to progress toward greater levels of responsibility.