Summer Associate Testimonials

The Quinn summer is completely unique among other programs. Starting the first week, I attended multiple hearings in federal and state court for a variety of cases. Better still, after every hearing, the lead partner would ask: “What did you think?” This question wasn’t just an attempt at small talk—they genuinely wanted my perspective and trusted my analysis, which set the tone for my entire experience.

I liked that assignments weren’t “one and done”—I was fully integrated into the case teams and really got a feel for what it would like to work on matters as an associate. There are also a plethora of opportunities to attend mediations, hearings, and depositions. The last week I even got to second-chair defense of an expert deposition.  One last thing: the firm hike in the Peruvian Andes was one of the coolest trips I’ve been on.

On Day 1 itself, we received our first assignments and dove headfirst into legal research and writing.  By Week 3, I was already sitting in on depositions, drafting portions of a motion for summary judgement, and reporting directly to partners on complex legal questions.  Our summer associate class was very tightknit, and my office- and floor-mates are now some of my closest friends.  QE attracts aspiring litigators and offers real, substantive work starting from Day 1.  I cannot wait to rejoin the firm as an Associate.

In the span of ten weeks, I engaged with complex research and writing assignments (including drafting a section of a Delaware Supreme Court brief), climbed a section of the Andes in Peru, and learned from some of the best trial lawyers in the game during the summer associate mock trial. QE was truly a “choose your own adventure” story.

Over the summer, I worked in areas of finance, defamation, constitutional law, and plaintiff-side litigation. I even helped prepare for upcoming trials and oral hearings. Despite all these great learning opportunities, the highlight of the summer was the mock trial. During the mock trial, I not only got to learn from many talented trial lawyers, but they gave me detailed feedback to help me grow.