2026 Summer Associate Program - Chicago

Our Summer Associate Program - one of the most comprehensive available - drives our hiring efforts. Explore how to carve your path at Skadden.

As part of our recruiting process, we will conduct candidate interviews in April and May. Offers for the 2026 Summer Program will be extended upon receipt of a complete transcript, inclusive of spring 2025 grades, which should be submitted as a supplement.

We recognize the importance of your academic commitments and aim to accommodate your schedule as much as possible during the interview process.

Summer Associates are paid $4,326.92 per week.

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