Application Process

Our Denver office will accept summer associate applications through the Careers page of the Gibson Dunn website from November 2 through February 5. Students may submit an application for a 2027 Summer Program position (1L summer) or a 2028 Summer Program position (2L summer). If a student submits a 1L summer application for the 2027 Summer Program they will also be considered for a 2L 2028 Summer Program position; students do not need to submit two applications.

The office also may participate in limited school-organized interview programs and resume collections. Students are encouraged to check with their Career Services Offices regarding our registration status.

We ask that students apply directly through our website, as that is our primary method for collecting applications. If we are participating in an organized interview program at your school, please bid to see us there as well!

2027 Summer Program (1L Summer) Hiring

This application is for a Gibson Dunn 1L summer associate position in our 2027 Summer Program. These positions are limited. Students should generally apply to their first-choice Gibson Dunn office only (see office-specific instructions on our website). The firm does not allow interviews with multiple offices.

1L applications for the 2027 Summer Program will be considered simultaneously as 2L applications for the 2028 Summer Program. Students do not need to submit two applications. Assuming satisfactory performance, students who join us for their 1L summers in 2027 also will be expected to join us for their 2L summers in 2028.

Interview Timing

Our Denver office will begin reviewing applications for the 2027 Summer Program (1L summer) and 2028 Summer Program (2L summer) on a rolling basis in December. Interview invitations may be extended along that timeline. 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.

If the office meets you through a school-sponsored interview program, callback interview invitations will be extended shortly thereafter.

Complete Transcripts

Although we expect to do the majority of our review and interviewing after the release of first-semester law school grades, students may apply earlier. 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 2027 Summer Program (1L summer) or 2028 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 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

We generally ask that students apply to their first-choice Gibson Dunn office only. You may, however, apply to the Denver office and one other office (two total). If you choose to do so, please indicate in your cover letter which office is your primary office of interest. You will only interview with one Gibson Dunn office. Additionally, 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!