Law Students
Your Practice. Built for the Long Term.
As you begin your legal career, you'll work on substantive client matters with structured support: partner oversight, regular feedback, and clear expectations for development. You'll have access to experienced attorneys who invest in your growth, with partnership eligibility after six years at the firm.
Summer Associate Program
Our Summer Associate Program is designed to give law students meaningful work, direct access to attorneys, and a clear view of what it’s like to build a career here.
Summer Associate Program Information1Elevate
Our 1Elevate Diversity Fellowship offers first-year law students who demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession a pathway to post-graduation employment.
Learn more about 1ElevateWhat You’ll Contribute
Varnum Associates take on client responsibility early. You'll research, draft, and contribute to work that moves cases forward. As your skill develops, so does the complexity of what's entrusted to you. Our firm culture encourages attorneys to collaborate across practice groups, pursue feedback, and bring the same respect to every colleague regardless of title.
Why Attorneys Choose Varnum
How We Invest in Your Growth
Every associate is paired with dedicated mentors and receives formal performance evaluations at regular intervals, providing clear benchmarks for advancement.
Beyond internal training and practice-group sessions, we sponsor external certifications and continuing legal education, give you the time to pursue them. We also provide business development coaching early in your career, ensuring you have the tools to build a sustainable practice and meaningful client relationships well before you are eligible for partnership.
"I was surprised by how early I was afforded hands-on opportunities to work directly with clients and do highly sophisticated legal work."Yvonne George, Immigration Partner
"I knew I was going to be in an environment with intelligent people doing sophisticated work, what surprised me was how approachable and genuinely supportive everyone was."Morgan Rubino, Associate
Current Opportunities
Ready to explore what's possible? Check out our applications below.
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Summer Associate Program
Our Summer Associate Program is designed to give law students meaningful work, direct access to attorneys, and a clear view of what it’s like to build a career here.
Summer Associate Program Information -
1Elevate
Our 1Elevate Diversity Fellowship offers first-year law students who demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession a pathway to post-graduation employment.
Learn more about 1Elevate
Key Contact
Monica L. Vazquez
- Senior Director of Talent
- mlvazquez@varnumlaw.com
- 616/336-6137