Associate Recruiting Intern

We are currently seeking bright, enthusiastic college students to join our Associate Recruiting Department in the Bay Area for the summer of 2025. Interns will have the opportunity to help with strategic planning, implementation, and direction of the firm-wide law school and associate hiring programs. They will work on projects related to summer program events, budget management, staffing and evaluation, and the organization of our interview programs. Interns will build valuable knowledge and skills while working in a dynamic and virtual workplace, and will return to school with a broad understanding of lawyer and staff positions available in the legal industry. Interns may start employment on Monday, May 5, 2025 and must be available to work through to Friday, August 8, 2025. Flexibility to work overtime is required and vacation days are not provided. There is some flexibility in work schedules to accommodate differing school schedules. Positions will be based out of San Francisco or Silicon Valley with opportunity to work remotely. Please note this internship is also available in the following cities: Austin, Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Houston. Please only apply once to the city you most prefer.

• Preparing lawyers for virtual interviews and career fairs
• Reviewing applicant resumes and transcripts
• Assisting with arrangements for virtual interviews of candidates
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate a customer service orientation
• Possess well-developed Microsoft Office skills
• Display the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

And are:

• Currently an enrolled student

Successful candidates will be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• A generous 401k plan
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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