Summer Law Clerk Program
As you prepare for the next steps in your journey toward a law career, consider that Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith might be your ideal professional destination. We are committed to helping bright and ambitious individuals advance their careers by offering training, mentoring, and support in a vibrant culture built on teamwork, inclusivity, and professionalism. With 14 offices in cities throughout the Gulf South and Midwest, we are constantly seeking new talent to join our team. We invite you to explore how Galloway can help you enhance your career.
Galloway summer clerks make meaningful impact across our offices, and we’re proud to have them on our team.
“I felt like I learned more in my few weeks at Galloway than I do in some classes!”
Houston Clerk from LSU Law
“You will be included on numerous projects and given tasks that have real importance – something most firms do not offer for summer clerks and an opportunity that most law students are not afforded until after they graduate.”
Clerk in Mobile from Mississippi College School of Law
“The firm offers strong support, ample resources, and exposure to a wide range of legal areas.”
FAMU College of Law Clerk in Pensacola
“Galloway provided a good challenge. My work felt valued and it was an opportunity to see everyday workings of a law firm.”
New Orleans Clerk from Tulane Law
“Galloway is a good spot with great, down-to-earth people who are hard workers but who also like to have a good laugh.”
Clerk in Gulfport from University of Mississippi School of Law
Our summer law clerk program provides an outstanding opportunity for first- or second-year law students to experience the real-life challenges of the legal profession while making meaningful contributions to our firm and our clients.
We accept resumes year-round but conduct on-campus interviews at local schools during the fall and spring. Galloway regularly participates in recruitment programs at law schools and community events.
What to Expect: A summer law clerk’s time with our firm lasts six weeks. The program’s overall goal is to allow clerks to gain firsthand experience in various areas of practice while working alongside the attorneys at our firm.
Orientation and Training: Our team will start out by providing an orientation and training program that will introduce you to the support functions of our law firm – including library services, software, technology, etc. You may also be invited to attend meetings, seminars, legal education presentations and in-house training sessions.
Real-life Work Experience: You’ll be working directly with our attorneys in their day-to-day activities – giving you the opportunity to experience the legal system firsthand. This may include performing legal research, drafting motions and accompanying attorneys to depositions, hearings and mediations. In addition, summer law clerks also get to know our lawyers and professional staff outside the office through lunches, social gatherings and recreational outings – allowing you to experience the vibrant culture that makes Galloway such a great place to work.
Law Clerk Program Locations:
Galloway offers summer law clerk programs at our office locations throughout the Gulf South and Midwest. We are currently accepting applications for 2026 Summer Law Clerks in:
Galloway’s HBCU
Scholarship Program
The Galloway Scholarship Program partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to support the next generation of diverse legal professionals. We provide financial assistance to deserving law students from the following esteemed institutions:
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Houston, TX
Florida A&M University College of Law
Orlando, FL
Championing Diversity & Inclusion
At Galloway, we firmly believe in the strength of diversity at our core. Embracing a wide range of perspectives allows us to cultivate creative and innovative solutions. Every unique viewpoint improves outcomes for our clients and enhances our team’s work experience.
Championing
Community
At Galloway, serving the greater good has always been a part of our DNA, and we consider it essential to our identity to be responsible members of the community.We are dedicated to furthering our initiatives to promote a fair and equitable society and committed to serving our neighbors.