The phrase "summer associates" refers to college or law school students who work temporarily at a company or law firm during the summer. Full definition
This is especially true for summer associates with little practical experience. (abaforlawstudents.com)
For this reason, we invest a great deal of time, attention, resources, and senior - level guidance in those individuals we select as summer associates. (bfkn.com)
Our summer program is designed to provide summer associates with broad exposure to our firm and our health care practice. (health-law.com)