Opening Possibilities
In the legal world, the opportunity to gain real-world experience as a summer associate is highly sought after. For first-year JD students, the 2026 1L Summer Associate Program is now open for applications. For second-year JD students, the 2026 Summer Associate Program is also available.
The program is available in two locations: Austin and Washington, DC. One of the practices that may have opportunities is Public Finance Municipal Bond.
Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm known for its public finance work, is accepting applications for their 2026 2L Summer Program. The deadline for applications is not specified, but interested candidates are advised to apply online using Job #003698. The application requires a cover letter indicating your preferred location, resume, and law school transcript. If you're interested in the Austin office, it's recommended to mention this in your application. For queries, you can contact Nonna Shlygina at [email protected].
Skadden, another renowned law firm, is recruiting for its 2026 Summer Associate Program in Washington, DC (and London), but the specific Public Finance role or Austin location is not referenced in the results. Interested candidates may need to inquire directly about a Public Finance 2L position in Washington, DC.
For other firms like Frost Brown Todd and Miller Johnson, information about their Summer Associate Programs is available, but specific details about Public Finance roles or Austin/DC coordinates are not specified.
For first-year students applying for the 1L program, it's important to note that candidates should upload a copy of their law school transcript to the application portal or email the appropriate entry-level recruiting contact after receiving their second semester law school grades. Only one application should be submitted for the first preference of office location or position.
Interested applicants for the 1L program should sign up to be notified when applications open this fall. Due to the high volume of applications, individual responses may not be provided to every candidate. Selected applicants for the 1L program will be contacted to arrange for interviews on a rolling basis.
In summary, for those interested in the 2L Public Finance Summer Associate role in Austin, start with Hunton Andrews Kurth Dallas (close to Austin) via their 2L Summer Program application, submitting a cover letter specifying Austin interest, resume, and transcript. For Washington, DC, track firms like Skadden and others for 2L summer opportunities and apply as instructed on their sites. Keep an eye on law school career portals and firm recruiting pages for updated postings about the 2026 Public Finance Summer Associate positions.
Education and self-development can be pursued through the 2026 2L Summer Program offered by Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm known for its public finance work. Career development opportunities in public finance could be found at Hunton Andrews Kurth's Austin office, but for those interested in Washington, DC, firms like Skadden and others might offer summer associate programs with potential Public Finance roles.
