Law Students: Wiley

Get Wired into Wiley

At Wiley, we are proud to be all things DC. Under one roof in the heart of the nation’s capital, we advise Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and individuals in all industries on legal matters at the intersection of government, business, and technological innovation. Keep reading for information on entry-level opportunities to join our team.

The Summer Program

Wiley hires talented, driven law students for our annual summer associate program, our primary pipeline for entry-level talent. Information on future Summer Associate opportunities will be posted here as it becomes available.

1L Opportunities: Wiley will not be recruiting 1L Summer Associates for our 2027 or 2028 Summer Associate Programs. We encourage interested students to stay connected with Wiley and consider applying for our 2L Summer Associate Program when eligible.

2L Opportunities: Applications for Wiley's 2028 Summer Associate Program will open on December 1, 2026. A link to the application will be available here once the application opens. Interested 1L students are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about our Vault-ranked summer program and our firm, please visit the below links.

Wiley is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why Our Summer Associates Love Wiley

Meaningful Work.		A culture of collaboration.
Make an impact from day one.		Be part of the team.
"One highlight from my summer at Wiley was the face-to-face interactions with clients. The opportunity to meet with clients and hear their stories showed me how impactful Wiley’s work is and helped me see the value of my own contributions throughout the summer."		"At Wiley, everyone really wants to see each other succeed and they're supportive of your goals. As a Summer Associate, there is a fair balance of trust that we are capable of contributing valuable perspectives, while understanding that we are still in the learning stages of our legal career."

Mentorship that matters.		Wired into Washington.
Learn from people invested in your success.		Experience law, policy, business and government in one place.
"I was particularly struck by the emphasis on mentorship and professional development, and the genuine interest attorneys took in helping younger colleagues grow and build lasting careers at the firm."		"The firm knows that serving its clients means having attorneys who are willing to pursue excellence and to be masters of the DC legal and policy landscape."

Awards

According to 2026 Chambers Associate Satisfaction Survey, Wiley has been ranked an Excellent Performer in Career Development, Culture, Junior Satisfaction, and Mid to Senior Satisfaction. Wiley also ranks as a Strong Performer in Benefits & Quality of Life. See below for a few additional awards recently bestowed upon our firm!