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 New York 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

Transactional Practice Group(s) Available:

Corporate & Securities – C&S
We represent clients in domestic and international mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; private equity, including fund formation, investments and portfolio company transactions; initial and other public offerings and private placements of equity and debt; leveraged finance transactions and debt restructurings; and securities compliance, corporate governance and general corporate matters.
Finance & Real Estate – FRE
Our work includes asset finance and securitization, commercial mortgage-backed securities, commercial real estate finance residential mortgage finance and structured credit and collateralized loan obligations.
Financial Services & Investment Management – FSG
We assist with mutual funds, exchange traded funds, private funds, money market funds, derivatives and structured products. Our advice relates to fund management and governance as well as the full range of regulatory and compliance issues. We also assist with investigations and litigation involving regulatory entities around the world.

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.
Products Liability & Mass Torts – PLMT
Our work includes product liability and mass torts defense and multidistrict litigation. We have extensive experience litigating personal injury, toxic exposure, consumer fraud, insurance, punitive damages and medical monitoring class claims as national trial counsel.
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.