Summer Associate Jobs in Utah
Summer Associate jobs in Utah are concentrated in law, finance, and management consulting, with Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden accounting for the bulk of openings. Demand is particularly strong at major law firms and financial services firms with established Utah footprints, including Kirton McConkie, Goldman Sachs, and Zions Bancorporation. The most sought-after specialties are corporate transactions, private equity due diligence, and compliance work, with positions ranging from first-year law students to MBA candidates. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Salt Lake City, Utah
- 2L Summer Clerk
- Energy, Environmental, & Natural Resources
Holland & Hart invites law students who are in the JD class of 2028 to apply for our comprehensive 2027 Summer Program. Our core values – integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives – influence all aspects of Holland & Hart’s culture and summer program. We look forward to your application!
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.
Practice Area
Summer clerks who are hired into our 2027 program as 2Ls will join one of our eight practice groups. This opportunity is with Holland & Hart’s Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Practice Group in our Salt Lake City office.
Program Experience
Our summer clerks gain valuable legal experience through:
Substantive research and writing assignments
Participation in a wide variety of legal projects
Legal and practical skills training programs
Dedicated mentorship and work assignment supervision
Pro bono opportunities and community service
Networking events and social activities
Hiring Criteria
We seek well-rounded law students in the JD class of 2028 who demonstrate strong academic performance and intellectual capability; effective interpersonal and communication skills; and motivation, maturity, creativity, and independence. Participation in mock trial, moot court, or law journal (as a 2L) is highly preferred.
Application Requirements
Please be prepared to submit the following materials:
Resume
Unofficial law school transcript
Cover letter specifying your practice group area(s) of interest. You may address your letter to Lisa Visconti-Liss, Senior Recruiting Manager.
About Holland & Hart
Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovative clients.
Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.”
Our core values—integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives—influence all aspects of Holland & Hart’s culture. Holland & Hart attracts those who love what they do at work as much as they love what they do on the weekend. We intentionally create opportunities for attorneys to seek balance in work and in life through longstanding programs including sabbaticals, service opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible-hour, remote, and hybrid work arrangements so they can be in the moment at their job, with their families, or when pursuing personal interests.
Holland & Hart is a full-service law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 14 offices. Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal counsel from a vantage like no other. For more information, visit hollandhart.com.
Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer.
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- 2L Summer Clerk
- Energy, Environmental, & Natural Resources
Holland & Hart invites law students who are in the JD class of 2028 to apply for our comprehensive 2027 Summer Program. Our core values – integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives – influence all aspects of Holland & Hart’s culture and summer program. We look forward to your application!
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.
Practice Area
Summer clerks who are hired into our 2027 program as 2Ls will join one of our eight practice groups. This opportunity is with Holland & Hart’s Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Practice Group in our Salt Lake City office.
Program Experience
Our summer clerks gain valuable legal experience through:
Substantive research and writing assignments
Participation in a wide variety of legal projects
Legal and practical skills training programs
Dedicated mentorship and work assignment supervision
Pro bono opportunities and community service
Networking events and social activities
Hiring Criteria
We seek well-rounded law students in the JD class of 2028 who demonstrate strong academic performance and intellectual capability; effective interpersonal and communication skills; and motivation, maturity, creativity, and independence. Participation in mock trial, moot court, or law journal (as a 2L) is highly preferred.
Application Requirements
Please be prepared to submit the following materials:
Resume
Unofficial law school transcript
Cover letter specifying your practice group area(s) of interest. You may address your letter to Lisa Visconti-Liss, Senior Recruiting Manager.
About Holland & Hart
Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovative clients.
Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.”
Our core values—integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives—influence all aspects of Holland & Hart’s culture. Holland & Hart attracts those who love what they do at work as much as they love what they do on the weekend. We intentionally create opportunities for attorneys to seek balance in work and in life through longstanding programs including sabbaticals, service opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible-hour, remote, and hybrid work arrangements so they can be in the moment at their job, with their families, or when pursuing personal interests.
Holland & Hart is a full-service law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 14 offices. Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal counsel from a vantage like no other. For more information, visit hollandhart.com.
Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer.
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The qualifications that appear most often in summer associate jobs across Utah.
- Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school or accredited MBA program
- Strong academic record with demonstrated coursework in business, finance, or law
- Prior internship or relevant professional experience in a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client-facing work
- Proficiency with legal research platforms or financial modeling tools
- Ability to commit to a full-time schedule for the duration of the summer term
Summer Associate Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a summer associate in Utah?
The most direct path is to secure enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school or an accredited MBA program and apply during your first or second year. Law-focused summer associate roles in Utah typically require enrollment in good standing and interest in eventual bar admission through the Utah State Bar. Finance and consulting roles generally require enrollment in a recognized graduate business program, a competitive GPA, and demonstrated analytical experience from coursework or prior internships.
Which companies hire summer associates in Utah?
Utah summer associate roles are posted by KING ROOFING, ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, and Dennis and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Utah's concentration of regional law firms, financial technology companies, and asset managers headquartered along the Wasatch Front means openings are spread across both national employers with Utah offices and locally rooted firms.
Which Utah cities have the most summer associate jobs?
Salt Lake City, Riverton, and Vineyard hold the most summer associate openings in Utah. Salt Lake City drives the majority of postings because it is home to the state's largest law firms, regional bank headquarters, and financial services operations, while Provo benefits from its proximity to large employers tied to Brigham Young University's pipeline of graduate students, and Ogden attracts positions at manufacturing and logistics companies with legal and finance needs.
Are there remote summer associate jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they are less common than in fully desk-based fields because many summer associate programs are deliberately in-person to provide mentorship and training. About 80% of summer associate openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects employers keeping core program activities on-site. Research, document review, and financial modeling tasks are the portions of the role most likely to carry remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a summer associate in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to first-year summer associate programs, which are specifically designed for candidates without professional legal or finance experience. Large Utah law firms and financial institutions commonly recruit through on-campus interview programs at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and the David Eccles School of Business. Candidates who have held paralegal, research assistant, or financial analyst internship roles gain a meaningful edge, as do those who can demonstrate strong writing samples or case competition results.
Where can I find and apply to summer associate jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to summer associate jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your program year and area of interest, and apply directly to the positions that fit your background.
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