Summer Associate Program

Join the Butzel Summer Associate Program and Shape Your Future

Butzel Long is seeking law students who are driven, ready to learn and grow, and, to one day, continue Butzel’s tradition of Excellence. Excellence is one of our Core Values. We’re proud that our Summer Associate program plays a part in contributing to our more than 170-year history of being recognized among the leading law firms in the nation. We’re honored that several of our attorneys began their careers as Summer Associates at Butzel and remain with us to this day—many staying for decades and making Butzel their permanent home.

You’re invited to apply to our program, where you’ll spend the summer gaining interactive, experience-based learning, and developing not just your legal skills, but also your business and leadership abilities.

As a Summer Associate at Butzel, you'll have the opportunity to:

Work in a collaborative, non-competitive environment with the goal of long-term employment
Receive mentorship from experienced Shareholders and Associates
Customize your experience to explore all our practice areas and develop your personal interests
Gain firsthand experience with real-life legal work, from research and writing to hearings and courthouse visits
Receive real-time feedback and evaluations to track your progress
Obtain coaching on marketing and business development best practices
Engage with colleagues during fun social events throughout the summer
Help shape future Summer Associate programs
Build lasting professional relationships to further your legal career

Thank you for your interest in Butzel. We have now concluded our hiring process for our 2027 Summer Associate Program. Please feel free to check back on our careers page for opportunities that may interest you in the future.

Join us at Butzel and take the first step towards a bright future in the law.

EXCELLENCE

Butzel maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. We demand the highest standards from ourselves and each team member. We deliver exceptional work product, service, and results for our clients. In every endeavor, large or small, we strive for excellence, aiming not only to meet but to exceed expectations.

DRIVE

With an unyielding desire for the best outcome for our clients, we work harder and are more prepared than any other firm. We are driven by the pursuit of success for our clients, our Firm, and ourselves. When faced with challenges, we exhibit the drive and resilience to overcome any obstacles.

TRUST

In everything we do, we act with the utmost integrity and honor. We earn the trust of our clients. Always. We sustain the trust of our teammates. Always.

TEAMWORK

We work as a team in all that we do. Our attorneys, our staff, and our management work together for the good of our Firm and for our clients. We work as a team with our clients to achieve their goals. Through hard work, collegiality, humility, innovation, responsiveness, and consistent communication, we build strong, enduring partnerships that drive success.