It’s that time of year when law students come pouring into law firms’ summer associate programs, eager for real-world experience, to see private practice up close and to earn a little money. Many private practice attorneys also enjoy the summer associate period, because they receive additional assistance with case matters from these attorneys-in-training who may eventually shape the firm’s future growth. In that way, summer associates provide value to firms.

Other attorneys look forward to their firms’ summer associate programs because of the opportunities they present for firms to celebrate the summer associates’ arrival with parties or other social events. However, from these summer associate programs can come risks for law firms, from issues related to social gatherings to obligations arising from the work of these relatively inexperienced, soon-to-be lawyers. By managing those risks while supporting their summer associates, law firms can help ensure that everyone has a great summer.

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