Summer Associate Program FAQ's

Van Ness Feldman welcomes law students in their second and third years of law school to explore opportunities at our firm for both summer associate and permanent positions.  Following are answers to frequently asked questions on the application and interview process at our firm. 

• How should I apply for a summer associate position at Van Ness Feldman?
• What is the Van Ness Feldman interview schedule?
• What is the schedule for call back interviews?
• Does Van Ness Feldman allow summer associates to split their summers?

How should I apply for a summer associate position at Van Ness Feldman?

Please check the Interview Schedule below to see if Van Ness Feldman participates in your law school’s on-campus interview program.  If so, please check with your career services office for dates and guidelines for submitting a resume, cover letter and transcript to us.

If you don’t see your law school on our list, please direct your resume, cover letter and transcript to: Attorney Recruiting, Van Ness Feldman, 1050 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007 or email it to attorneyrecruiting@vnf.com

If you have plans to be in Washington, DC in August through early October, please indicate the dates of your visit in your cover letter to facilitate possible scheduling of an initial interview.

What is the Van Ness Feldman interview schedule? 

What is the schedule for call back interviews?

Typically, we interview 2Ls on-campus from August through October.  Usually our callback interviews begin in early September and end by mid-October.  We try to respond to candidates as soon as possible, usually within two to four weeks of their callback interviews.

Does Van Ness Feldman allow summer associates to split their summers?

Yes, we do allow our summer associates to split their summers.  However, we require our summer associates to work a minimum of eight weeks, and to work at Van Ness Feldman during the first half of the summer.