Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

• “I was given substantive work assignments through my partner and associate mentors based on feedback I gave them about my interests. Partners and associates took the time to review my work and provide feedback on it. The trainings through Cahill Academy were very thorough and helpful to being integrated into the firm's systems and workflows.”
• “I felt as if I received a broad swath of opportunities and was given a glimpse into all practice areas of interest. It was a valuable, holistic learning experience across various areas of law.”
• “There were many trainings and training assignments to get you onboarded into the type of work that the firm does. Many people didn't have a finance background, so these trainings were imperative and helpful. Work assignments were appropriate for how helpful summer associates could actually be.”
• “Assignments were real, and I was taken through the whole life cycle of the deal.”

• “The social aspects of the summer program are one of the highlights of the summer. The firm has a social culture. People seemed to enjoy going to the programs and interacting with summer associates. The recruiting team did a great job planning events; they made it easy for us to interact with everyone from fellow summer associates to associates and partners. The camaraderie amongst the summer associates was strong. We all enjoyed hanging out with each other, grabbing lunch together, and making our own plans to continue going out together after firm events. My favorite event was the fishing trip by far. Seems like a unique event that is very well-run.”
• “There were plenty of social events, and I got to know a lot of attorneys very well through them. Between affinity groups, lunches, happy hours, and active clubs for running and softball, it was really easy to find time with your coworkers in a more relaxed setting.”
• “There's always a sense of camaraderie among associates in Cahill's summer program. The firm provides ample time for associates to develop lasting relationships. Cahill is known for their annual fishing trip but also planned trips to Broadway shows, sporting events, and cooking classes.”
• “The firm's summer associate program included cooking classes, a Broadway show, a baseball game, a fishing trip, and many lunches with other associates. Everyone was professional but also social and very nice, and it overall left a very positive impression of the firm.”

• “More substantive work than expected in BigLaw. More novel and interesting legal issues to handle. Work rarely feels rote or mundane. Workload is manageable and flexible to what I can handle. Team members are accommodative and supportive of work-life balance. Strong team mentality.”
• “Practicing at the firm has been about what I expected it to be. The first-year associates I spoke to when I was a summer associate did a great job of setting out reasonable expectations for what we could expect when we came back as first-year associates. When I arrived at the firm, I spoke to my partner and associate mentors about the kind of work I was looking to do, and they were able to find a matter that fit my background and desire. The free market system that you experience as a summer associate is largely similar to how it works as an associate, which is something I was pleasantly surprised by.”
• “My expectations were accurate and have since remained so. Every person on the deal team brings value and works on substantive work for the deal. Lawyers at all levels are interested in you beyond just you as a lawyer at the firm; people make an effort to get to know you personally and value you for more than billables. Rank really does not play much of a role in interactions.”
• “Actually practicing at Cahill post-graduation has only confirmed all the positive beliefs/assumptions I had. Everyone is super nice and very willing to take time out to explain things to you or answer questions. We don't work as many hours as most Big Law firms, and I love that! I still feel like I'm learning a lot, but I get to take care of myself in ways that may not be possible at other firms!”

Each year, we seek to recruit a summer class composed of thoughtful, enthusiastic law students from law schools across the United States from a range of backgrounds and who bring diverse perspectives to the firm, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. Our 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 and activities such as client meetings, negotiations, court hearings, travel, research, and drafting briefs, pleadings and memos.