Summer Associate Program

We recruit nationally for our summer associate program and rely on the program as our principal source of new, full-time associates.

The Program

Summer associates are offered the opportunity to acquaint themselves with all aspects of the firm's practice. Research and writing projects are provided in a variety of substantive areas, and summer associates review each written product with the attorney or attorneys for whom it was prepared. We arrange for summer associates to attend client conferences, transactional closings, depositions, hearings and trials.

Our program also promotes interaction between the attorneys and the summer associates in a variety of social settings outside of the office.

Highlights From Summer Program 2011

June
Orientation
Writing and Research Class
Welcome Reception
Welcome Dinner
Arizona Rattlers Game
Client trip: Arizona Humane Society
Associate / Summer Associate Dinner

July
Community Service Activity
Arizona Diamondbacks Game
Indoor Golf Tournament
Trial Advocacy Program -- Mock Trial

Farewell Dinner

Hiring Criteria

We seek individuals who have a genuine interest in practicing law in Arizona, Colorado or Nevada, have accomplished written and oral communication skills and are distinguished academically. We also consider leadership, personal initiative and accomplishments in former careers, academics and service to the community.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Fennemore Craig is an equal opportunity employer and we comply fully with all applicable laws governing the employment relationship. Our employment decisions are made based upon individual merit and without regard to an individual's protected status.

Interested candidates for a summer associate position at Fennemore Craig may apply online. For information about joining our administrative team, please visit that section of our website.

Note to legal search agencies: Please do not send an unsolicited resume to the firm. Legal search agencies must first contact Laura Zilmer, Attorney Recruitment & Development Administrator, by email (recruiting@fclaw.com) and describe the prospective candidate’s background without revealing the candidate’s name. In no event should any resume be forwarded to Fennemore Craig without the prior approval of the attorney recruitment administrator. Any resume received without prior approval will be considered an "unsolicited resume" and no fee will be paid to the agency. In addition, legal search agencies should not contact any attorney at Fennemore Craig without prior approval of the attorney recruitment administrator. Thank you in advance for following our process.

Please fax or mail a cover letter and resume to:

Laura Zilmer - Attorney Recruitment & Development Administrator
Fennemore Craig
3003 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2600
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2913
Toll Free: (888) 916-5272
Fax: (602) 916-5957
Email: recruiting@fclaw.com