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Turner Padget Careers

Law Students


“In May 2003 I accepted an offer to clerk with Turner Padget at their Charleston office. Looking back now as an associate, my decision to work with the firm has been the most fulfilling. In my opinion, Turner Padget has struck the right balance in terms of giving unparalleled support in personal matters as well as providing highly individualized attention and motivation to enable excellence in professional growth, achievements and peer respect.” -- Associate, Charleston, South Carolina

Turner Padget recruits throughout the Southeast for law students who graduate at the top of their class. Many of our lawyers had the opportunity of clerking with the firm during summer breaks and on a part time basis during the school year. Our summer program provides the most common entry point for a career with Turner Padget and has proven to be an excellent program for both the firm and the law student.

The clerks are valuable members of our team and work on actual cases in a variety of practice areas under the direction of the handling attorney. Turner Padget’s summer program provides clerks the opportunity to:

  • Showcase his/her knowledge and abilities
  • Work on interesting and challenging assignments in diverse practice areas
  • Receive timely and substantive feedback from supervising attorneys
  • Participate in or observe trials, arbitrations, depositions, negotiations, closings, and client meetings
  • Provide a realistic view of associate life at Turner Padget
  • Interact closely with our attorneys and their families

Social Activities / Community Service

Throughout the summer we host a variety of social activities and community service programs to give our summer associates an opportunity to get to know the attorneys at the firm and the communities we serve.

 

Events have included:

  • Golfing

  • Cocktail Receptions

  • Bowling

  • Canoeing

  • Attended Braves Games

  • Practice Group Luncheons

  • Barbecues

  • Theatre & Dinner

  • Harvest Hope Food Bank

  • Lake Cruises

  • Firm Softball League

  • Ask a Lawyer

 

Compensation

  • 1L $1,100 per week

  • 2L $1,200 per week

 

Interested in Our Summer Associate Program?

If you are interested in learning more or applying for Turner Padget’s summer associate program, please send your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to Drew Williams, Recruiting Partner.

Law Clerk Recruiting Guide

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