Application Process

The Dallas office will accept applications for our Summer Associate Program through the Careers page of the Gibson Dunn website from November 3 to February 6. Students may apply for either the 2026 Summer Program (1L summer) or the 2027 Summer Program (2L summer). Those who apply for the 2026 1L program will automatically be considered for the 2027 2L program—no need to submit a separate application.

While we plan to participate in select school-organized interview programs, our primary method for collecting applications is through direct submissions. We encourage students to check with their Career Services Offices for details on our participation.

2026 Summer Program (1L Summer) Hiring

Our Dallas office will be hiring additional students for our 2026 Summer Program (1L summer).  1L applications should be submitted through the 2026 Summer Program link and will be considered simultaneously for the 2027 Summer Program (2L summer). Students who join us for their 1L summer in 2026 will be expected to also join us for their 2L summer in 2027, pending satisfactory performance.

Interview Timing  

Our Dallas office will begin reviewing applications for the 2026 Summer Program (1L summer) on a rolling basis in late November.  Interview invitations may be extended as early as December.  We acknowledge that the end of the year will be a busy time for students, and the office will be respectful of exam timing when scheduling interviews. 

Complete Transcripts   

Students are invited to apply before first-semester grades are released.  We ask that students update their applications with complete transcripts as soon as full first-semester grades are available.  We do not plan to extend offers until after students have updated their applications with this information.

Competing Deadlines   

Students are encouraged to disclose whether they hold offers from other firms for the 2026 Summer Program (1L summer) or 2027 Summer Program (2L summer).  If students have deadlines that will prevent them from interviewing with Gibson Dunn, we strongly suggest that they request additional time to reasonably consider employment options.  If requests are denied, we request that students let us know and we recommend students seek guidance from their Career Services Offices.

Gibson Dunn Offer Deadline   

Gibson Dunn offers will remain open for 14 days from the date of the student’s extended offer, unless otherwise noted.

Multiple Office Interest   

Students should apply to their first-choice Gibson Dunn office only.  The firm does not allow interviews with multiple offices.  To ensure a cohesive and enriching experience, summer associates are assigned to a single office for the duration of the program.  While we recognize that unique circumstances may arise, requests to split time or transfer between Gibson Dunn offices will be considered only in exceptional cases and must be approved in advance of the program’s start.

Gibson Dunn Contact    Please reach out to the appropriate Recruiting Department contact in your preferred Gibson Dunn office OR to our law school outreach team with questions.  If you would like to learn more about Gibson Dunn generally, please sign up for our newsletter or find us at an event on campus!