Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

Training & Assignments, and Associate Experience vs. Summer Expectations

• “Cahill did a great job of staffing people on matters that they were interested in, and associates had the opportunity to reach for areas that interested them more. The work was interesting and well-explained. I felt like I got a lot of helpful and impactful feedback and training on how to do assignments.”
• “Cahill provided substantive assignments from day one. Partner mentors were assigned to ensure that proper assignments were distributed, and feedback was welcome throughout the program.”
• “Excellent training sessions to introduce associates to practice areas and familiarize them with corporate and litigation practices. Partners and associates take the time to support and guide summer associates through deal work.”
• “The firm does an excellent job of providing an honest and realistic look at associate life. As a full-time associate versus a summer associate, you obviously have more work and responsibilities, but everything matches with what summers were told about working at the firm and the ability to openly practice within corporate. I have been pleasantly surprised by the team camaraderie, appreciation for work done, and early-on responsibility.”

Social Opportunities and Favorite Summer Events

• “Many opportunities to engage with partners and associates in different circumstances either in the office, during lunch, or during activities outside of the firm.”
• “The firm ensured that the summer associates built a sense of camaraderie by the end of the program with many social events planned and constant interaction with associates and partners.”
• “Fishing trip, bowling.”
• “Pizza-making class, Broadway show, and shuffleboard.”

We seek to recruit a diverse summer class comprised of thoughtful, enthusiastic second-year law students from law schools across the United States, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Our 10-week summer program is designed to provide a realistic and rewarding experience reflecting life as a first-year associate at the firm. Our summer associates enjoy the freedom to choose the work that interests them most. They are mentored by partners and associates, and are given opportunities to participate in a wide range of meaningful assignments, educational presentations, and social activities.