Summer Associate
About The Position
Sidley Austin LLP’s Chicago office is accepting applications from Class of 2029 law students for its 2028 2L Summer Associate Program. Applicants should submit a resume, undergraduate transcript, and cover letter. A law school transcript that includes 2026 fall grades is also required; applicants should email it to Kelly Canoy at [email protected] as soon as the grades are available. Offers are anticipated after the firm receives and reviews the complete application materials, including the law school transcript. A limited number of positions are also available for 1L candidates in the 2027 Summer Associate Program. Applicants can indicate whether they wish to be considered for a 1L position. Those who receive and accept offers for both the 2027 1L and 2028 2L programs receive a $35,000 signing bonus in addition to summer associate salaries. Those who receive and accept an offer for only the 2028 2L program receive a $50,000 signing bonus. Bonuses are subject to terms and conditions provided upon hire. Applicants may also indicate interest in the Built to Succeed® Scholarship, which awards $50,000 to a limited number of second-year law students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strong academic performance, and backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to an inclusive and dynamic law firm. Completing the Suited assessment is required as part of the recruiting process. It can be completed before applying. Applicants who have already completed it do not need to retake it, but should ensure their scores have been released to Sidley. The assessment is one of many factors considered and does not independently determine hiring decisions. The salary is $4,327 per week. This role is not eligible for benefits. Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Applicants must be Class of 2029 law students for the 2028 2L Summer Associate Program.
- Submit a resume, undergraduate transcript, and cover letter.
- Submit a law school transcript containing 2026 fall grades; email it to Kelly Canoy as soon as the grades are available.
- Complete the Suited assessment and release scores to Sidley.
- Successful candidates will have exceptional credentials and a genuine passion for the law.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in being considered for the Built to Succeed® Scholarship; eligible candidates are second-year law students with exceptional leadership qualities, strong academic performance, and backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to an inclusive and dynamic law firm.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
