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 1L and 2L opportunities for the 2025-2026 academic year can be found below.

First-Year Law Students: We are not hiring 1L Summer Associates for our 2026 Summer Associate Program. Interested students are encouraged to stay in touch for information on 2L opportunities.

Second-Year Law Students: Students interested in a 2L Summer Associate position in our 2027 Summer Associate Program are encouraged to apply via our website. Our application will open in 2026 (specific date TBA).  


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.

Wiley Office Tour 

Take a peek inside Wiley’s state of the art office on 2050 M Street NW!


Hear From Our Summer Associates




“The summer experience was thoughtfully designed and executed, and I received support, guidance, and feedback throughout the entire program from my mentors and other attorneys. I had the opportunity to work on substantive legal matters across various practice areas – from TMT to International Trade to Government Contracts – and received practical legal training unavailable in a classroom. Even after the summer ended, I received updates on pro bono matters I was fortunate to work on. Most notably, I developed relationships with associates, partners, and staff across the firm, all who were genuinely invested in the success of our summer class. After ten weeks of litigation workshops, chats with the managing partner and executive leadership, and curated events throughout DC, I felt connected to the Wiley community and I’m excited to begin my career here.”
- Kimberly Alli, American University Washington College of Law


"During my summer at Wiley, I had the privilege of working on a variety of fascinating substantive projects while learning from attorneys who were invested in my professional and personal growth. One of my favorite assignments included helping to research and draft an amicus brief for the Supreme Court, an opportunity I never dreamed I could have as a law student. Additionally, I will always remember how the partners and associates on my projects inspired me to pursue my interests and take risks--even encouraging me to appear on a Wiley Connected podcast episode! I am so grateful to have contributed to such meaningful work while learning from accomplished attorneys who believed in me."
- Stephanie Rigizadeh, Georgetown University Law Center

Awards

See below for a few of the recent awards bestowed upon our firm! Please note this is not a comprehensive list of the firm’s recognitions.

Podcasts

In the final installment of Wiley’s “What I Wish I’d Known” series, Michelle Bradshaw and Ted Brackemyre join Janell Mallard to discuss what they wish they had known when beginning as junior associates. Michelle and Ted discuss important aspects of the job to focus on when starting in a practice group and how best to leverage your time as a junior associate.



In this episode, Director of Recruiting Janell Mallard and former Wiley Summer Associates Tawanna Lee and Spencer Brooks discuss their experiences in the Summer Associate program at Wiley, and what they wish they had known when entering the program. Listen in as they give you insider tips and tricks on how to set yourself up for success as you prepare for your own summer associate experience.



In the first episode of the “What I Wish I’d Known” series, Director of Recruiting Janell Mallard is joined by Wiley Associates Mallory Meaney and Steve Conley to talk about their on campus interview and call back process as law students. The trio covers a range of common challenges and pitfalls that law students may face when going through the on campus interview and callback process.



Combined our hiring partners, Jon Burd and Jerita Salley, have conducted hundreds of interviews; listen to a conversation in which they discuss the do’s and don’ts of interviewing, including virtual interviewing.




Listen to a conversation with Martha Vázquez and John Allen Riggins as they discuss life as junior associates, Wiley’s summer program, and favorite lunch spots near
K Street.



Upcoming Events

Contact Us

Claire Patten
Entry-Level Recruiting Manager
202.719.3384
cpatten@wiley.law

Wiley Resources


Summer Program Flipbook

Wiley Associate Experience

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