Build real skills on real matters. The Law Office of Jason Carr Summer Associate Program gives law students and business students the opportunity to do meaningful work from day one — not busy work, not observation, but direct contributions to active client matters and firm initiatives.
Our program runs 8–10 weeks each summer and is designed around two core principles: every associate gets genuine hands-on experience, and every associate leaves with professional skills they can’t get in a classroom. Whether you’re drafting an IRS response or developing a go-to-market strategy for a specialized legal practice, you’ll own your work and see its impact.
We offer two tracks — one for law students, one for business and marketing students — and both operate under the same philosophy: small teams, direct mentorship, and work that matters.
What to Expect
Every Summer Associate receives:
- A dedicated onboarding experience including a self-paced training course covering professional development fundamentals and track-specific skills, so you’re ready to contribute from your first week
- Direct mentorship from firm leadership with regular one-on-one check-ins, real-time feedback, and open-door access — not layers of hierarchy between you and the people making decisions
- Meaningful project ownership — Legal Associates work on active client matters across tax resolution, tax planning, audit defense, and more. Business Associates own defined strategic projects with measurable deliverables.
- Cross-track collaboration through joint learning sessions, shared exposure to both the legal and business sides of a professional services firm, and a cohort experience designed to expand your perspective beyond your own discipline
- A structured evaluation process with a formal mid-program review and comprehensive final evaluation, giving you concrete professional feedback you can carry into your next role
This is a small program by design. With 3–5 associates each summer, you won’t get lost in a crowd. You’ll get reps.
Compensation & Details
- Program Dates Early June through early or mid-August (8–10 weeks, with some flexibility on start and end dates)
- Schedule Full-time, 35–40 hours per week
- Academic Credit Available for students whose school permits internship or externship credit. We’ll work with your academic program to meet all supervision and reporting requirements.
- Location Rockwall, Texas
- Compensation
- Summer Legal Associates: $25.00/hour
- Summer Business Associates: $15.00–$20.00/hour
Who Should Apply
Summer Legal Associates: Current 1L, 2L, or 3L law students with an interest in tax law, small business advisory, or building a client-facing practice. Prior tax coursework is a plus but not required — we’ll train you.
Summer Business Associates: Current undergraduate or graduate students studying marketing, business administration, communications, or a related field. If you’re looking for a professional services internship where you own projects (not just run errands), this is it.
Application & Timeline
Application Materials
- Resume
- Brief statement of interest (no more than one page — tell us why this program and what you want to get out of it)
- One writing sample or work sample relevant to your track
- Unofficial transcript
Timeline
| Milestone |
Date |
| Applications open |
October 1 |
| Application deadline |
March 31 |
| Interviews |
January – March |
| Offers extended |
February – April |
| Program begins |
Early June |
Select your track below to learn more and start your application.
Summer Legal Associate Track
For 1L, 2L, and 3L law students. Work on real tax resolution, planning, and advisory matters with direct client exposure and attorney mentorship.
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Summer Business Associate Track
For marketing, business, and communications students. Own strategic projects that drive firm growth, with a consulting-style capstone presentation.
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