Kelly Hart values hiring talented, young lawyers and has a history of recognizing and promoting their achievements. Thomson Reuters recently named 22 of our young lawyers as 2025 Rising Stars. Additionally, the recognition of 25 lawyers as 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers®, the 15 associates named Fort Worth Magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys with less than five years of practice, and the 18 associates recognized as 360 West magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys with less than five years of practice further highlights Kelly Hart’s dedication to identifying and nurturing exceptional legal talent.
To maintain this culture of excellence, Kelly Hart actively seeks the most highly qualified law students who demonstrate excellent academic records, teamwork skills, and professionalism. Our eight-week summer program for second-year law students is designed to provide them with a first-hand experience of the work environment they will encounter as a first-year associate. Each summer associate is assigned two sponsors who will guide them through the program, introduce them to the work assignments, offer feedback and provide insight into Kelly Hart’s culture.
Summer associates are given the opportunity to work with both transactional and litigation practice groups. They play an active role in ongoing cases and transactions and have the chance to attend trials, closings, depositions, contract negotiations, hearings, and client meetings. Moreover, in line with Kelly Hart’s commitment to providing pro bono legal services, summer associates also participate in a pro bono clinic with a local nonprofit organization.
The Summer Clerk Program also provides numerous opportunities for summer associates to interact with our lawyers outside of the work environment and gain exposure to some of the best cultural and recreational resources in our community. Our goal is to make you feel at home in one of the country’s greatest cities.
If you are interested in applying for our 2027 Summer Associate Program, please send your resume and law school transcript to Clark Rucker, Recruiting Partner, 201 Main Street, Suite 2500, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, or email recruiting@kellyhart.com before June 15, 2026.