Summer Associate Program
Our Summer Associate Program provides law students with meaningful exposure to various aspects of a firm, offering substantive legal project assignments, robust mentoring, networking, and learning opportunities that serve as a strong foundation for a successful career. We are committed to attracting, nurturing, and retaining exceptional professionals. For law students seeking a sophisticated legal environment and a hands-on, impactful summer program, we encourage you to apply.
Our program welcomes students from across the country, valuing unique skill sets, varied life experiences, and a proven record of academic and personal achievement.
US Opportunities
2026 2L and 1L summer program opportunities are available on our careers portal here.
Firmwide summer program opportunities are below.
- 1L Summer Associate: Join our Summer Program in our Winston-Salem office.
- 2L Summer Associate: Join our Summer Program in various offices and practice groups.
- 2L IP Litigation Summer Associate: Patent Prosecution & Litigation candidates can join our Summer Program in our Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Wilmington, and any North Carolina office.
Law Student Events
- University of Colorado Law School Field Day – January 23, 2026
- UNC School of Law Spring Meet the Tar Heels Reception - January 29, 2026
- UC Berkeley Law Tech & IP Recruiting Fair – February 5, 2026
- William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV Career Fair – February 3, 2026
- William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV Lunch with a Law Firm – February 6, 2026
On-Campus Interview Dates
- Wake Forest University School of Law – January 27, 2026 (1L)
- University of North Carolina School of Law – February 5, 2026 (1L)
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript (Patent Prosecution & Litigation only), and writing sample to our careers portal here.
Your application is complete once we receive your final transcript. If grades are pending, submit your current transcript now and follow up with your final transcript when available.
Applicants should specify their preferred practice area interest and office location in their cover letter. Submit only one application; additional submissions will not be reviewed.
For Patent Prosecution & Litigation candidates: This practice group seeks applicants with technical backgrounds, such as science or engineering degrees qualifying for the Patent Bar Exam, and a strong interest in IP law.
No phone calls please. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy.
Thank you for your interest in a career with Womble Bond Dickinson.
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