Summer Associate Program

The Summer Associate Program at Berman & Simmons gives law students the opportunity to work alongside Maine's leading personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys at the state's premier plaintiffs' trial firm. Summer associates gain hands-on experience through participation in client intakes, depositions, mediations, medical malpractice panel hearings, and trials. They also strengthen their legal research and writing skills through substantive case-related assignments. Ongoing mentoring and feedback throughout the summer help create a challenging, engaging, and rewarding learning experience.

"I really wanted a chance to do some civil litigation. Obviously, Berman & Simmons fit that bill. Getting that wide breadth of experience was really important to me. I knew that Berman & Simmons was the place that ‘goes to trial,’ so I thought, if I’m going to get an opportunity to see the whole system and get the best opportunity to see a case go to trial, this is the firm to do it at."

— Alicia Ray, 2023 Summer Associate

Details

• 10-week program in our Lewiston office
• Hands-on experience, including client meetings, legal research and writing, trial strategy and preparation, depositions, mediations, trials, and other proceedings
• Skills training and mentorship from Maine's top trial lawyers
• Large and small group meetings, outings, and opportunities for networking
• Competitive salary

Requirements

• Excellent writing and legal research capabilities
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Highly motivated with intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced work environment

Law Student Interviews

Our next Summer Associate Program will begin in summer 2027. Interviews for the 2027 Summer Associate positions will be conducted in summer 2026. If you're interested in learning more or being considered for the program, please complete the contact form on this page, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Berman & Simmons' policy is to not discriminate by reason of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition, religion, age, ancestry, or national origin. We will make reasonable accommodations, including modification of policies and procedures, in appropriate cases for qualified individuals with disabilities if we can do so without undue hardship.