Summer Associates Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt often hires new attorneys through its summer associate program. The program is designed as a time for careful evaluation and serious consideration of law students for future employment. It is the firm's desire to extend offers of employment to all second-year summer associates exhibiting exceptional work performance. Schwabe’s Summer Associate Committee consists of attorneys who are also members of the firm’s Hiring Committee. The purpose of the committee is to ease the transition into the firm, as well as provide advice and feedback from completed assignments and written evaluations. The Summer Associate Committee provides two formal reviews: one at midsummer and the other at summer’s end. The Hiring Committee customarily extends offers to the second-year summer associates in late August. First-year summer associates are invited to reapply for a second summer. Seattle Office Summer Associates Summer associates in the Seattle office are encouraged to meet and work with as many Portland attorneys and summer associates as possible by spending two weeks in the Portland office. Housing is provided and travel expenses are reimbursed. Social Opportunities Summer associates have many opportunities to interact with the firm's attorneys, including informal lunches, after-work socializing, parties and softball. Favorite events may include a Seattle Mariners' game, all-firm picnic, and an outdoor concert. The surrounding natural environment is an integral part of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle, and special outings are planned that highlight the spectacular beauty and unique qualities of the area. Imagine the panoramic view of the Cascades Range from the rim of Mount St. Helens, a daylong hike in the Columbia River Gorge Scenic area, or white-water rafting down the Deschutes River in Central Oregon. Compensation Summer associates earn a salary competitive with other firms in the area, currently, $1,800 per week. Patent summer associates currently earn $2,050 per week. Compensation is reviewed on a regular basis, and adjustments made to remain competitive with current market rates. Round-trip transportation expenses to and from Portland and Seattle are reimbursed.

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