Law Students

At Baker & Patterson, we are committed to hiring the best legal talent available. We believe that newly hired attorneys not far removed from law school, are the life blood of any law firm. Baker & Patterson offers great career opportunities for current law students and recent law school graduates, wanting to begin their legal careers.

This webpage is designed to get you started, and it provides some basic information, but it is by no means comprehensive nor will it answer all of your questions. That said, we encourage you to read below at some answers to our most frequently asked questions about becoming a new associate at Baker & Patterson.

Q: What Sets Baker & Patterson Apart From Other Law Firms?

A: Baker & Patterson is a boutique sized law firm, and we utilize our size in order to position ourselves to provide the best possible results for our clients in a cost effective manor. As a result, life as an associate at Baker & Patterson means that you will work in a closely knit firm, in which everyone shares the same commitment to excellence, and in which excellence is rewarded. And we also recognize the fact that working as an associate for a large law firm may not be for everyone, thus Baker & Patterson looks for talented, hard-working individuals who have strong academic records, engaging personalities, varied backgrounds, and self-determination who will add their particular strengths to our boutique sized firm.

Q: Does Baker & Patterson Offer a Summer Associate Program?

A: No. Traditionally Baker & Patterson has not offered a summer associate program. And we will not offer one in the foreseeable future.

Q: How Can I become an Associate at Baker & Patterson?

A: The first step in becoming a new associate at Baker & Patterson is to submit an application. But, there is no particular path in order to become a new associate at Baker & Patterson. We believe that adding a new associate to our firm is a delicate and careful process that requires patience and flexibility.