Description:
Dechert has built a global platform across 16 locations with a singular focus – delivering the highest-quality advice that is actionable, commercial and delivered efficiently. Our clients include corporations, financial institutions, sovereign states, quasi-sovereign entities and private and high-net-worth individuals all over the world.Dechert's summer associate program will provide you with firsthand experience of practicing meaningful, high-stakes law at one of the world's premier global firms. You will explore the practice areas that interest you most, rather than rotate through predetermined groups. The comprehensive program provides direct access to Dechert's diverse, innovative culture – and the opportunity to find your own path forward. Over the 10-week program, you will have the opportunity to participate in social gatherings and summer events, allowing you to interact with your colleagues informally. Our ultimate goal is for you to experience what it's like to be a part of our vibrant, warm, and supportive community.
We are seeking class of 2028 applicants interested in our Chicago office. Resume, law school transcript and cover letter noting practice area interest are required. Questions can be directed to early.careers@dechertcareers.com.
Salary: $4,326.92 weekly
Litigation Practice Group(s) Available:
- Enforcement & Investigations – EI
- We partner with businesses to proactively navigate and resolve complex matters involving internal or government investigations, economic sanctions, trade compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity.
- Labor and Employment
- Our Labor & Employment practice counsels and defends employers—especially in financial services—on internal investigations; discrimination, executive, defamation, and restrictive covenant/trade secret disputes in litigation and before agencies; and whistleblower, termination, compliance, and employment agreements.
- Securities & Complex Litigation – SCL
- We defend client interests in matters involving breach of contract, consumer fraud and false advertising, securities litigation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, professional liability and insurance issues, among others.
