Summer Associate Program

“One of the things I appreciate the most about my summer at Rhoades McKee was that I was not limited to a specific practice group. I had the opportunity to do numerous projects for shareholders and associates relating to medical malpractice, estate planning, personal injury, family law, real estate, and business. Having the opportunity to gain experience in different areas helped me narrow down my true passions. I genuinely do not think I would have had the same experience anywhere else.”

— Emily Felton, 2023 Summer Associate

“Rhoades McKee is a wonderful place for any law student to come and learn what it truly means to be an attorney. From day one, I was tasked with completing the work of a first-year associate, but I was never left out on my own. Everyone at the firm is willing to answer questions and provide help. Additionally, the mentor program meant that there was always someone I could rely on for help if the need arose. Rhoades McKee provided an outstanding summer experience that provided me with skills I could not learn in law school and will stay with me for the rest of my career.”

— Clayton Burnheimer, 2022 Summer Associate

“My legal education and skills grew by leaps and bounds in working for Rhoades McKee as a fall associate. The program not only gave me a real sense of working as a lawyer, but the opportunity to explore many different areas of law, practice groups, and approaches. Rhoades McKee’s associate program truly sets itself head and shoulders above the rest with its knowledgeable mentors and hands-on learning – I could not have asked for a better experience.”

— Elizabeth Badovinac, 2021 Fall Associate

“The Summer Associate Program at Rhoades McKee provided a great opportunity for me to explore different areas of the law through hands-on experience. I appreciated that I was able to work with attorneys in all of the firm’s different practice areas. This helped to affirm my interest in certain areas of law while also introducing me to new practice groups that I grew to enjoy. The attorneys trusted me with real legal work and were extremely helpful in teaching me both how to produce excellent work product and how to navigate client relationships. From the very beginning of the summer, I felt welcomed at the firm and like I was a valuable member of the team.”

— Claire Thiel, 2024 Summer Associate

“The Summer Associate Program at Rhoades McKee provides the opportunity to work on meaningful projects across a variety of practice areas in a setting where personal interaction with attorneys is prioritized. All of the resources you need to have a valuable and fun summer are provided. Whether you are more interested in transactional or litigation work, you will be able to work with experts in both areas on projects that set you up for long-term success.”

— Nate Davis, 2024 Summer Associate