We meet with a majority of candidates on-campus during the recruiting season. If you do not see your school listed on our 2021 interview schedule, you can apply for a 2L summer associate position here. (We will begin accepting applications for the 2022 summer program on July 1, 2021).

There is no formal rotation system for assignments. Summer associates are able to customize their experience with our “free market” assignment system, which allows you to take work assignments from our database and attorneys in a variety of different practice groups. Each summer associate will be assigned associate assignment managers who filter work to you and ensure that you are receiving the types of assignments that interest you.

Learn about our different practice groups here.

In addition to day-to-day appraisals of your work, summer associates receive two formal reviews that provide valuable feedback on all of the work assignments completed throughout the summer. Your reviews will be conducted by both your partner mentor and the partner liaison from the practice group of your choice.

Each summer associate is expected to work on at least one pro bono assignment during their 10 weeks at the Firm. Learn more about our pro bono opportunities here.

Summer associates are offered a variety of in-house trainings and consultant-led workshops aimed at enhancing communication, technology, negotiation and networking skills. You will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a writing coach. You will get to know our practice groups by participating in substantive trainings and hands-on assignments, including conference calls, court visits, and client meetings. Trainings will continue throughout your career at Cadwalader.

Learn more about our Center for Career Advancement here.