DWGP offers a comprehensive summer program for a select few law students from across the country and is presently accepting applications for the summer of 2026. Our summer program is our primary attorney recruiting tool, and DWGP invests significant resources to train summer associates for their careers following law school. From time-to-time, DWGP offers opportunities for law clerk positions during the academic year.
Current Openings:
2026 Summer Associate
About the Role
DWGP seeks applications for summer associate positions from 2L (day) or 3L (evening) students for summer employment in our Washington, D.C. or Sacramento office. Summer associates at DWGP can expect to perform research; draft client memoranda; draft pleadings; and support attorneys at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other forums involving energy law as well as on transactional matters. The small firm environment at DWGP allows summer associates to perform tasks substantially similar to those of a first year associate with an emphasis on client interaction, participation in our “DWGP Summer Series”, networking, and professional development.
Successful candidates will have a demonstrated interest in administrative law, energy law (including regulatory, renewable energy, project development), or tribal law. DWGP seeks motivated students with law review or moot court participation who maintain a minimum of a 3.3 GPA and/or are in the top quarter of their class. DWGP offers a competitive salary, and considers the summer associate program its most important avenue for hiring associate attorneys to the extent needed.
Desired Skills
- Strong legal research skills
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated interest in administrative law, energy law, project development and finance, or environmental law
Compensation
- Compensation Details: $55 per hour
- Flexible Work Arrangements: DWGP offers a hybrid work schedule with a requirement to work in the office two days per week and the option to work remotely on other days.
To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a writing sample. Please send all application materials directly to Bhaveeta Mody at
