We meet candidates through on-campus interviews, resume collects and write-in applications during the recruiting season. You can also apply directly for a 2L summer associate position here. We will start accepting applications in the spring. Receive notifications about our job application by signing up here.

Summer associates will be hired as either Litigation or Transactional summer associates. Litigation summer associates will work on a variety of litigation assignments throughout the summer. Transactional summer associates will have the opportunity to work on assignments from various transactional practice groups throughout the summer. 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.
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Learn about our different practice groups here.

In addition today-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. Both your partner mentor and the partner liaison from your top ranked practice group will participate in the review process.

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.