Law Students

We have a long and successful history of employing first and second year law students both during the academic year and through a summer associate program. Summer associates most often are employed for six-week sessions. Our goal for law students is two-fold:

• To allow law students to experience the practice of law through challenging work and
• To be exposed to all aspects of the firm's practice through observing our firm's attorneys in action.

Law students are not assigned to particular departments of the firm unless they request otherwise, but instead are given random assignments as they arise from attorneys practicing in a variety of areas.

At least once a week during the summer the law students hold a luncheon to which they invite practicing attorneys in the firm in order to learn more about various specializations. On occasion, outside speakers, such as trial and appellate judges, are asked to join the law students at one of their weekly luncheons. Voluntary social events allow the law students and firm attorneys to get to know each other in a very casual atmosphere.

Becoming an Associate
It is our hope and desire that exceptional law students work for the firm during law school and then join the firm as associates. Our goal then becomes helping associates mature into partnership. We have a very high ratio of our associates later becoming firm partners. Accordingly, from the very first day you become an associate, we treat you as if you are a permanent part of the firm, particularly through client exposure and training.

Applying for a Position
Law students are encouraged to apply for a position at any time of year by contacting the partner in charge of recruitment, Jim Simpson . On-campus interviews are customarily conducted at both campuses in Arkansas. Resumes are also eagerly accepted from law students across the country.