We’ll have to see if this leads to a trend. At least one law firm is shortening its summer program to provide greater flexibility for students. Munger Tolles’ summer program, starting in summer 2027, will be four to six weeks long and will allow summers associates to work elsewhere at the beginning of the summer. As reported, “The idea is that students will spend the first half of their season doing public service or public interest work….” For more details, see Samson Amore, Munger, Tolles & Olson Shortens Summer Associate Program to Allow More Flexibility, Law.com, November 21, 2025;  Staci Zaretsky, Biglaw Firm Shortens Summer Associate Program In Effort To Make Life Less ‘Stressful’ For Law Students, Above the Law, November 24, 2025.