How do I apply for a summer associate position?

We participate in on-campus interviews at many law schools and job fairs across the country (see On-Campus Recruiting for a list of law schools and job fairs we attend). If you attend a law school where we are not participating in OCI or if you are applying to Shook through OCI or a job fair and would like to be considered earlier, please submit a direct application with your cover letter, resume and law school transcript through our Current Openings. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled.

Can I apply to more than one office location?

Please submit only one application for your preferred office location.

How do I submit an updated transcript?

If you receive an updated transcript after applying for a 1L or 2L summer associate position, please send your updated transcript via email to Legal Recruiting Specialist Roxanne Monroy at rmonroy@shb.com.

How does the callback interview process work?

We contact candidates soon after their campus or job fair interview to schedule their callback interview. We offer either in-person or virtual callback interviews depending on what works best for the candidate. The callback interviews are typically a half day in the morning or afternoon. Each interview lasts approximately 30 minutes and candidates can expect to meet with up to eight attorneys from various practice groups.

Will the firm cover travel expenses for in-person callback interviews?

Candidates will be able to book flights and hotels directly with the firm’s travel department. If you drive to your interview, the firm will reimburse your roundtrip mileage.

How long after a callback interview will I hear from Shook?

The Search Committee makes every effort to contact candidates soon after the callback interview. This committee meets on a regular basis during peak recruiting seasons, so the waiting time is usually minimal.

How long will I have to respond to my offer?

Shook adheres to the NALP Principles for a Fair and Ethical Recruitment Process and is committed to providing an open, fair and flexible recruitment process for all law student candidates. Offers made to law students will remain open for a minimum of seven days following the date of the offer letter. Shook encourages open communication regarding circumstances where a law student may need additional time to consider their offer. 

What is the length of the summer program?

The summer program at Shook is a ten-week program which typically begins the week before Memorial Day and ends in late July.

Can I split my summer with another firm?

Splitting summers is permissible for summer associates who were previously employed at the firm as a 1L summer associate. Previously employed summer associates may spend either the first half or the second half of the summer at Shook. 

Who can I contact with additional questions?

Please contact Colleen Liesmann, Director of Legal Recruiting, at cliesmann shb.com or 816-474-6550.