Description:
Our Summer Associate Program — one of the most comprehensive available — drives our hiring efforts. Explore how to carve your path at Skadden.Offers for the 2027 1L Summer and 2028 2L Summer Program will be extended upon receipt of a complete first-semester transcript, which should be submitted as a supplement to your application. Please note that completing the Suited assessment is also a requirement of our application process. Additional information and instructions regarding the Suited assessment will be provided after you submit your application. We recognize the importance of your academic commitments and aim to accommodate your schedule as much as possible throughout the interview process.
Career Launch Bonus: Students who accept an offer for our summer program are eligible to receive a $50,000 bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Summer Associates are paid $4,326.92 per week.
Cover Letter (Maximum 500 Words):
At Skadden, we've always embraced the idea that hard work, giving back, and doing what is right only make us a better firm. Skadden's culture is shaped by attorneys and professional staff who share a commitment to providing our clients with the highest-quality legal services in an environment that emphasizes integrity, teamwork, collegiality, and creativity, consistent with our core values. Describe how your actions or experiences, including any academic, extracurricular and vocational work, reflect these values, and provide examples of how your interests and achievements demonstrate a commitment to Skadden's culture.
