Your first step to a successful legal career.

Waller's Summer Program combines cutting-edge mentoring with the opportunity to engage in live matters and other assignments with attorneys across all practice areas and offices.

Summer Associates will contribute to current client matters and have opportunities to attend depositions, trials, hearings, negotiations and client conferences. Summer Associates in Nashville will be housed in two practice groups while Summer Associates in Austin and Birmingham will be housed in one practice group; however, our goal is to expose Summer Associates to all eight practice groups throughout their time with us.  Each summer associate will work closely with one or two mentors who will introduce their mentee to attorneys in all five offices, assist with project selection, and advise on practice group preferences.  Throughout the program, numerous social functions afford opportunities to get to know Waller partners, associates, and fellow Summer Associates on a personal level. 

After careful evaluation, each Summer Associate will be considered for potential permanent offers by the Executive Recruiting Committee in conjunction with practice group leaders and anticipated group needs. The assessment includes consideration of academic achievement, work product, and ability to relate to attorneys, clients and support staff, among other business factors.