Testimonials

The following testimonials were submitted by clerks who have participated in the Parr Waddoups summer program:

"There is a true sense of community at Parr Waddoups and it is immediately felt as an incoming summer associate. The support and guidance offered by associates and shareholders was a welcome relief when entering the law firm workplace for the first time. As a summer clerk, I was given the opportunity to utilize my research skills from law school on practical legal issues which was an invaluable experience. Not only was the work excellent, but the summer social activities were tons of fun! Parr Waddoups is truly an excellent place to work."

Megan Anderson
2L summer clerk, 2007

"The atmosphere at Parr Waddoups is friendly and supportive. The attorneys take the time to involve summer associates in interesting projects and are willing to give advice and feedback. Through the mentor program, each summer associate has the opportunity to sample areas of the law in which he or she may be interested. Also, the firm organizes fun activities that give summer associates the chance to meet attorneys at every level of the firm. Overall, I truly value the experiences I have had during my summers at Parr Waddoups."

Allison Behjani
2L summer clerk, 2007

"Summer associates are made to feel welcome and offered the same courtesy and respect as a senior partner. The attorneys are genuinely interested in training the summer associates and getting to know them personally. Summers complete a wide variety of challenging and stimulating projects. Parr Waddoups is a place where you look forward to work each day."

Jonathan Brinton, University of Virginia
Joined the firm in 2005

"My summer at Parr Waddoups has been the best working experience of my life. All the assignments I worked on were interesting and they allowed me to sharpen my skills. Every attorney with whom I worked was friendly and more than willing to answer any and all questions concerning my assignments. We also had many opportunities to get to know the attorneys socially. The experience here has truly been unmatched."

John Snow, University of Utah
Joined the firm in 2005

"The summer I spent at Parr Waddoups was among the best educational experiences I've ever had. Like many law students, I didn't have much practical experience going into my summer clerkship, and I didn't really have a good handle on which areas of the law I'd enjoy working in the most. I was fortunate to work on a very broad range of projects that helped me focus my practice interests and sharpen my professional skills."

Cheylynn Hayman, University of Utah
Joined the firm 2005

"What originally drew me to Parr Waddoups was its democratic policies. I believe these policies carry over to the summer associate experience as well. The attorneys respected my input from the start and I felt my work actually counted. Furthermore, the work environment at Parr Waddoups is congenial. The attorneys seem to enjoy the work they are doing and they enjoy each other as well. I also liked the flexible work assignment system because it provided me with an eclectic exposure to the law."

Matthew Ball, University of Utah
Joined the firm in 2002

"Parr Waddoups gave me an excellent summer experience. True to their word, I was able to choose work that was in line with my interests. I also learned that their "open door" attitude was more than idle interview chitchat. I discovered that the firm valued my contribution as a professional and as a person. Interesting projects and friendly attorneys combined with a philosophy that includes enjoying the many attractions of Utah made Parr Waddoups my law firm."

Carl Clark, Columbia University
Joined the firm in 2002